Rock Activities
Abseiling
A slow descent over a vertical cliff face with varying heights of up to 90ft. Our instructors will help you to become relaxed in your technique and familiar with the equipment you will use, so that as your confidence builds you will develop greater control and a tremendous sense of achievement.
Physical effort – moderate
Caving
Using caves in the Symonds Yat area, with a variety of optional challenges, this is a fascinating activity for anyone wanting to crawl through holes and venture underground!! Our qualified and experienced instructors will help you to learn about the geology of the area from a completely different perspective. Advanced sessions are available on request.
Physical effort – moderate
Climbing Wall
An excellent introduction to climbing skills, from balance to belay. Your group will learn to work together and operate as a team with all members being involved. Whilst one person is climbing, others learn the rope work skills that go with belaying. Suitable particularly for the novice climber.
Physical effort – moderate to strenuous
Gorge Walking
A fun and challenging activity that gets the group working together, as you make your way up a stream or river, over, under or through different challenges. Always wet, always rewarding!
Physical effort – moderate
Mountain Day
A day out tailored to your group’s interest and abilities in the beautiful Brecon Beacons or the wild and challenging Black Mountains. Navigation and map reading skills can be taught as we take you to the top to experience some amazing, fantastic views. This activity is weather dependant.
Physical effort – moderate to strenuous
Rock Climbing
The cliff face at Symonds Yat enables your group to learn basic climbing skills, such as belaying on a rock face, whilst admiring the fantastic views and wildlife that inhabit the area around the cliffs. Advanced sessions are available on request.
Physical effort – moderate to strenuous
Symonds Yat Adventure Day
Get more out of an adventure day at Symonds Yat. Enjoy a full day of rock based activities which could include scrambling, climbing, abseiling and caving.
