Sports & Leisure Facilities

Plas y Brenin is situated in the heart of Snowdonia with the best view of the Snowdon massif, but there's so much more to enjoy...

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Climbing walls

Our climbing walls cover a wide variety of disciplines enabling you to adapt and improve your skills in a wide variety of ways. We have a bouldering wall and a lead wall with in-situ quickdraws for lead climbing, top ropes on many panels and an auto belay device. Open from 9am to 10pm daily, it's just £5 to climb - please pay at reception on arrival.

Rolling Pool

Learning to roll in a kayak can be a daunting task and the idea of practicing skills on open water can, for some, be a little scary. Our heated rolling pool boasts a large variety of kayaks to practice in and with changing facilities next door can also be used for groups. To book your slot, call reception on 01690 720 214.

Equipment stores

Our stores have a wide range of equipment for purchase or hire. Most of our courses have complimentary equipment hire such as ropes, harnesses, racks, helmets, waterproof – whatever you need for your course. If you wish to hire for your own adventure, we have a range of crampons, ice axes and bouldering mats that can be rented on a day rate. There's also maps and books for sale as well as snacks

Skills & Pump track

Forge your skills on our pump track at the Bryn Engan complex. Technique and posture are refined here to ensure you get the perfect line every time. With a range of jumps and technical sections to master, you can use the pump track with your own group or with our instructors.

Conditioning suite (Gym)

Pump up your strength and fitness in our conditioning suite featuring: free weights, climbing crimp trainer, climbing pull-up plate, kayaking machine and rowing machine. Our instructors and team can regularly be found in the conditioning suite, and the sound system enables you to plug in your phone and train to your favourite tunes.

Drying Rooms

There's nothing worse than putting on wet gear in the morning...our drying rooms are piping hot and will have your gear bone dry and ready to go within a couple of hours. Get that toasty feeling as you prepare for a days adventuring! We also have a laundry on site with washers and dryers – perfect for getting out mud and sand.