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Setting the standard for skills and safety in the outdoors

PLAS Y BRENIN
National Mountain Sports Centre

Learn to lead in a place of discovery

Whether you want to lead your friends, family or groups of people – watch this short video to find out why Snowdonia is the richest resource for learning and developing outdoor skills.

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Who we are and what we do

Adventure Pro

Fast Track

Over this intensive and exciting four-month training period you’ll work towards a clutch of National Governing Body Awards, gather a huge amount of experience and develop your personal skills.

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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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Why Plas y Brenin?

We’re all-inclusive, with various packages available – we don’t charge any hidden fees, or lumber you with unexpected costs. When you total up everything we include, we’re actually very competitive. Being all inclusive means you don’t have to worry about the little details, and can just focus on getting the most from your course.

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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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Here’s the latest updates – check our events page for a full listing of everything going on today and in the future.

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Welcome to our website BETA. With help from our friends at Vivid, we've built a huge website with over 225 different courses. We need your help to find the bugs

Future champions

There were eighteen North Wales Slalom paddlers training at Plas y Brenin over the last half term, part of the North Wales slalom ‘talent pathway program'

WHY DID WE REBRAND?

After more than 30 years, we've rebranded. If you're wondering why, read this article

We're hiring!

As part of our expansion program, we've got several positions to fill. Why not apply and land a job in one of the most beautiful places on earth?

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...