Outdoor Education Centres: Llanberis

Of all the operational Outdoor Education Centres: Llanberis is ideal for mountain adventures and exploring Snowdonia. We work closely with the YHA throughout Wales to provide the perfect outdoor education residential experience. Although outdoor activities at Llanberis are largely mountain, lake and river based however we can offer our full range of activities from here, please see our sample programmes for your options. We offer 2 – 5 day activity programmes that are designed individually to meet your needs.

Llanberis is situated deep in the beautiful mountain scenery of North Wales, and is at the centre of the Snowdonia National Park, and just a ten minute walk from Llanberis High Street. From this hostel we can guide up Snowdon, along one of the best mountain paths up Snowdon. It is also a great location for self-lead activities in the evening such as exploring the history of the region at the Slate Museum, or visit Electric Mountain.

Outdoor Education Centres: Llanberis, Common Room

The YHA have recently given a fabulous makeover to many areas of the hostel, so we’re now it’s more inviting and comfortable than ever. The centre has a lounge, classroom, dining room and self-catering kitchen. The centre has really been spruced up recently and renovated communal areas have never looked better, refurbished reception, dining and lounge areas and added new furniture and flooring. Guests can now connect to the Wi-Fi in communal areas too, making this a great location for your school activity trip to Wales.

There are 50 beds in both private and dorm rooms which are arranged as follows:1 x 3 bedded en-suite room (double bed and single bunk), 3 x 2 bedded room, 3 x 4 bedded room, 1 x 5 bedded en-suite room (double bed and three single bunks), 1 x 5 bedded room, 1 x 6 bedded en-suite room, 1 x 6 bedded room, 1 x 8 bedded room

Camping Pods

Llanberis is now home to two large camping pods. If you like camping but you could do without the sun, wind or rain then this is the holiday for you! These camping pods make for a great family break and they have space for up to four people to sleep in, including one double futon and twin single beds. Mattresses, futons and all bedding are included for your comfort. Each pod has its own individual decking area.

Outdoor Education Centres: Llanberis, Camping Pods

All activities are led by National Governing Body qualified instructors. Off-site activities we offer are: Gorge walking, Sit on kayaking, Climbing and abseiling, Forest treks, Mountain biking, Orienteering and Raft building. On site there is: Bush Craft and Archery. Not far from the centre is Llyn Padarn, ideal for self-led activities. All activities are the same cost so are interchangeable with other activities from our list. There are also numerous historical and places of interest close by for teachers to run self-led activities in the evenings.

Regarding accommodation and catering there is one free teacher place for every 10 pupils. Any additional teaching staff pay just for accommodation and catering. Teachers do not pay for any activities, however they are of course welcome to join in if they wish. Activity programmes are designed individually to meet your pupils needs, the level of activity can be delivered to meet all skill levels and age group. Please contact us directly at Pro-Active to discuss your specific programme needs.

Outdoor Education Centres: Llanberis, Dorms

National Curriculum activities that we can cover from this location cover: Geology, Geography, History, Environmental studies and of course Physical education. For schools on longer or repeat visits National Governing Body awards are possible. Pre-visit site inspections are welcome so please call us to arrange one that suits you.

Outdoor Education & Activities Available At Llanberis:

Location:

Google map reference for this accommodation: 53.115555, -4.132365

Sample Programmes:

We have a range of 2 – 5 day programmes, simply click the number of days in the selection below to view a sample programme for your length of stay. The programmes are not written in stone and activities can be swapped for any other activity available at your chosen location at no extra cost. Longer or shorter programmes will be developed on request.

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