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Setting the standard for skills and safety in the outdoors

Welcome to
Plas y Brenin
The National Mountain sports centre

A place of discovery

Whether you want to develop your own skills or learn to lead others, watch this short video to find out why Snowdonia National Park is an outstanding 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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Winter is coming - are you ready?

Whether you're looking to bag your first winter Munro or to push your Scottish winter grade, we've got the course for you. We run an extensive programme from late January to early March from our winter base in Glencoe. Our expert instructors will make every day a rewarding one that you'll never forget.

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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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Join us for The Big Acoustic Walk

Exercise your legs and your vocal cords! Enjoy a fantastic weekend of guided walks and live music in Snowdonia.

A new era for the Plas y Brenin climbing wall

The Plas y Brenin Climbing Wall has been redesigned from the ground up. Get a first look at the new designs here.

Gift Vouchers Available

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Top 5 Mountaineering Apps

Take a look at our news section for our latest articles, including Josh's Top 5 mountaineering apps.

FREE Environmental Lecture Series

On Tuesdays, we'll be welcoming different speakers to talk about all things conservation. How can we be responsible adventurers?

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...