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Where anything is possible.

Welcome to
Plas y Brenin
NATIONAL OUTDOOR CENTRE

We Teach Outdoor and Adventure Sports

If you want to get started in the outdoors, develop your existing adventure sports skills, or learn to coach and lead others, our expert team are here for you. We deliver life-changing experiences for all abilities and aspirations.

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Who we are and what we do

Adventure Pro

Fast Track

An immersive, intensive, four-month outdoor instructor training course designed to put you on the fast track to your dream job.

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outdoor
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Climb

If it requires a rope, you'll find it here. From moving out on to rock to winter mountaineering, we've got skills and qualifications courses for all.

Hike

Hiking isn't all valleys and fields. Learn to read the landscape and develop your skills in a wide variety of hill and mountain terrain.

Paddle

From stand up paddle-boarding and canoeing to sea kayaking and white water kayaking, these courses will take you from beginner to expert on the water.

Bike

Easy as riding a bike? It's surprising how much your technique can change your enjoyment of cross country trail leading and downhill competing.

First aid & Rescue

Have a look at our First aid and swift water rescue courses to make sure you stay safe on your adventures. REC and Rescue 3 registered courses ensure you are up-to-date and ready for typical situations in the outdoors.

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Adventure

Want the thrills without having the skills? Our instructors have the skills and experience to take you places you couldn't go on your own. Climb the classic routes or conquer the 14 peaks. From single to multi-day experiences, our team are here to make your adventure a wonderful memory.

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For Families

Unforgettable experiences in the adventure capital of the UK

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Notice Board

Latest news and updates from the National Outdoor Centre

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COVID-19 Update

All courses scheduled to take place up to and including Friday 12 February 2021 have been cancelled in line with lockdown restrictions. Learn more here.

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New partnership with University of Edinburgh

Advancing adventure sports coaching theory and practice.

65 Years of Plas y Brenin

We’re putting together a digital archive of 65 stories, to celebrate 65 years.

Dr Loel Collins joins our team

Plas y Brenin has announced the appointment of Dr Loel Collins as Director of Learning and Development, a new role for the centre.

What others have said

We had a day kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding for a family .The day was very professionally organised from our initial enquiry through to the day itself. The equipment provision was slick and quick.

WestMidlandsGriff

West Midlands

B&B Accomodation the best! Like others we've stayed at PYB several times to attend their excellent range of outdoor courses and we've always loved every second of it.

MooMelon

London

Superb Outdoor Training Attended a Rock Climbing course here in July. The quality of instruction is outstanding; instructors are knowledgeable, competent, patient and friendly.

MDavis007

Berkshire

From the moment I arrived (Duke of Edinburgh weekend) it was an excellent weekend. From reception to room to dinner and bar everything was excellent. Wonderful food (excellent TWO sausages for breakfast each morning) facilities...