Are you looking for some thrilling adventure and adrenaline activities during your holiday in North Wales?
Then look no further than those on offer at Zip World which guarantee some of the best fun you’ll have here!
Often featured in TV programmes such as ‘Top Gear’ and ‘The Apprentice’ - they offer lots of exciting things to do at their three locations in our region.
And all of the Zip World activities are not far from Crafnant House - our B&B near Betws-y-Coed in Eryri | Snowdonia!
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The best Zip World activities in North Wales!
Zip World Betws-y-Coed
(LL24 0HX)
Located on the A470 between Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst on the eastern edge of Eryri | Snowdonia National Park, Zip World Betws-y-Coed offers six different outdoor adventure activities and is one of the nearest ones to our B&B!
Choose from the Fforest Coaster, which uses gravity to twist and turn through the trees for a kilometre, try bouncing around the Tree Top Nets or enjoy zip line and adventure courses high in the trees on Tree Hoppers or Zip Safari.
And if that’s not enough you can also try Europe’s highest giant swing, Skyride or Plummet which drops you 100ft down through a trap door - guaranteed to give you an adrenaline rush!
The ‘Fforest Caffi’ on site is a good place to go for refreshments before your next adventure!
Zip World Conwy
Dolgarrog
What was Adventure Parc Snowdonia will reopen as Zip World Conwy in March 2024!
Situated in the village of Dolgarrog in the Conwy Valley - just north of Betws-y-Coed and south of Conwy - this new Zip World location will offer the following indoor adventure activities:
‘Adrenaline Indoors’
‘Elevation Indoors’
‘Altitude Climber’
‘Adrenaline Drop’
and a soft play area for children, along with a cafe and camping pods.
It is not yet known if the wave pool for surfing will reopen - watch this space!
Zip World Llechwedd
Blaenau Ffestiniog (LL41 3NB)
On the edge of the historic slate mining village of Blaenau Ffestiniog in North Wales, lots of adventures await you at Zip World Llechwedd - just 30 minutes from our B&B.
Fly down Europe’s largest zip line zone on Titan and take in the amazing quarry views, or go underground to zip, climb and traverse your way through a unique course in a disused slate mine in the Caverns adventure.
If you’ve still got energy after all that you can burn it off in the enormous underground net adventure Bounce Below, jumping and sliding through the disused mine.
In summer 2022 another world first was launched at the Slate Caverns - underground golf!
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Bethesda (LL57 4YG)
Located on the northern edge of the Snowdonia National Park, Zip World Penrhyn Quarry has three completely different attractions for thrill seekers, and it is just over 40 minutes from our B&B.
Perhaps you want to try the fastest zip line in the world, Velocity - prepare for a truly unique and exhilarating experience where you could soar over the quarry at speeds of over 100mph!
Or maybe you fancy downhill karting - if so, Quarry Karts is the extreme adventure for you!
Gear up for a gravity-fuelled trip down the quarry, exploring the unique dirt track and enjoying the twists and turns with incredible views of Snowdonia.
New for 2023 is the ‘Aero Explorer’ where you glide over the quarry on a 400m track, giving you the feeling of flying!
If you’d like something a little bit less energetic, you can submerge yourself in the rich history of Penrhyn Quarry on a truck tour. Relax and enjoy the ride, soaking up magnificent panoramic views.
Looking for a place to stay in North Wales?
Crafnant House is our B&B in the village of Trefriw, Eryri | Snowdonia.
Our Victorian home has five guest bedrooms decorated in a boutique, modern style, and a delicious breakfast is served each morning in our dining room.
We look forward to welcoming you to North Wales soon!
Are you planning you holiday in North Wales in 2024 and thinking about climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)?
At 3560 ft (1,085 m) high it is a justifiably popular outdoor activity and can be both a real adventure and an exhilarating day out with breathtaking views, especially if you get a ‘cloud-free’ summit!
We get lots of guests staying at our accommodation - Crafnant House, our B&B in the village of Trefriw - who come to climb ‘Yr Wyddfa’ (the Welsh name for it) - the highest mountain in Wales and England.
As experienced walkers we’ve hopefully included everything you need to know about the the different paths up and down and our honest opinions on the best and most scenic routes!