What is coasteering Wales?
Coasteering is climbing, scrambling, swimming, jumping and exploring your way around the sea cliffs of Anglesey, North Wales. We have very experienced and qualified Instructors who use quality equiptment and of course the best locations for each activity possible. Coasteering is one of our most popular activities.
Where can you do coasteering?
11 coasteering spots in the UK that will take your breath away
- Abereiddy Bay, Pembrokeshire.
- Greve De Lecq, Jersey.
- St Noni Bay, Pembrokeshire.
- Hoy Island, Anglesey.
- Ballintoy, North Antrim Coast NI.
- St Bees to Fleswick Bay, Cumbria.
- Horwick, Northumberland.
- Three Cliffs Bay, Gower.
Can you go coasteering by yourself?
Coasteering is open to everyone over the age of eight, including both swimmers and non-swimmers. This action-packed sport is suitable for families, children, adults, individuals and groups alike – all you need is a thirst for adventure! And, if you can’t swim, don’t worry, you can still take part.
How old do you have to be to do coasteering?
You may be surprised to know that many coasteering guides take both adults and children on trips. Children younger than 8 years old aren’t permitted to go coasteering, however. Apart from this, most people in good health can try coasteering with a recognised operator.
What equipment do you need for coasteering?
Coasteering prices include the use of our kit; a wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid, wetsuit gloves, socks and hoods. A number of frequent visitors are keen to buy their own kit, seeking our advice about pricing and what’s suitable. Here’s a guide to the Coasteering kit we supply for our adventure activities.
Is coasteering similar to any other sport?
Coasteering may include all or some of the following: Swimming or Adventure Swimming: in calm water; rough or white water; and/ or tidal currents. There is a similarity to the sport of deep-water soloing, but this would normally be carried out by experienced individuals not wearing equipment suitable for coasteering.
What are the best places for coasteering?
12 best coasteering spots for those seeking adventure
- Baggy Point, Croyde Bay, North Devon.
- St Noni Bay, Pembrokeshire.
- Abereiddy Bay, Pembrokeshire.
- St Bees to Fleswick Bay, Cumbria.
- Greve De Lecq, Jersey.
- Dancing Ledges, Dorset.
- Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, near Swansea.
- Mullion Cove, Cornwall.
What is gorge walking?
The activity of gorge walking involves adventure, exploration, and discovery as you overcome challenging boulders and sweeping becks throughout the gorge. An exploration through beautiful and natural rock formations, and the discovery of the magnificent natural features within the gorge.
How many calories do you burn coasteering?
Coasteering. A ‘full day’ of coasteering normally involves 4 hours in the sea and an additional 2 hours in the coastal environment. During a full day of coasteering a man will burn an extra 1983 calories. During a full day of coasteering a woman will burn an extra 1546 calories.
Why is coasteering called coasteering?
Coasteering is a physical activity that encompasses movement along the intertidal zone of a rocky coastline on foot or by swimming, without the aid of boats, surf boards or other craft. The term was used by John Cleare as the combination of the words “mountaineering” and “coast”.
What should I take coasteering?
What to wear for coasteering
- helmet.
- bouyancy aid.
- full body winter wetsuit.
- neoprene shorts.
- neoprene socks.
- towel and dry clothes.
Do you need to know how do you swim for coasteering?
Coasteering is a totally unique way to navigate a coastline. By no other means can you access, explore and venture into areas cut off from the land by cliffs, rocks or sea. With the help of a buoyancy aid you don’t need to be a strong swimmer to enjoy these elements of coasteering.
What to do on the coast in Pembrokeshire?
Pembrokeshire Coasteering is an outdoor activity exploring the coast at sea level. All Coasteering sessions with Celtic Quest are tailored to suit your groups expectations and abilities and can include cliff jumping, scramble climbing, adventure swimming, rock hopping and more. Where can we do Coasteering?
What does it mean to coasteering in Pembrokeshire?
Essentially, Coasteering is everything your parents told you not to do at the beach as a child, but under the watchful eye of an experienced (if a little bonkers) Guide. Exploring the Pembrokeshire coast at sea level, every Coasteering adventure is different depending on tide and sea conditions.
What’s the best way to coasteering in Wales?
Rock hopping is just one of the techniques used to traverse our coastline. Wales has some of the best Coasteering locations in the world. Scramble across the rocky shore, Ninja Crab style….when the rocks run out, jump in and swim to the next water feature!
Which is the best tourist experience in Wales?
Celtic Quest Coasteering – Best Visitor Experience in Wales (National Tourism Awards). Join us for an unforgettable adventure exploring the Pembrokeshire Coast at sea level. Kayaking without a boat, surfing without a board, bungee without a bungee and probably the most fun you can have in a wetsuit!