Activity Providers and Sites of Interest 

Disclaimer

The Association of Bunkhouse Operators (ABO) has no prior arrangement or agreement with any other organisation mentioned within this website, nor does it benefit financially or otherwise as a result of mentioning other organisations or events within this website. We do not warrant the organisations their products or their services, and do not accept any responsibility for any inaccuracies, omissions, or anything else resulting from a listing here.

We equally cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, injury or impairment, of whatever nature and however incurred as a result of this listing. Your attendance at any event, organisation or location is entirely at your own risk and election, and we strongly advise you to take your own measures to determine that they meet your needs. They are mentioned purely as an indication of what is available.

ACTIVITY PROVIDERS

ABO MEMBERS

Cantref Riding Centre  The centre for Pony Trekking and Riding in the Brecon Beacons

Willow Workshops and Coracle Making Courses  Work with renowned local landscape sculptor Mick Petts at Middle Ninfa Farm. Eat well, lovely views, good company. Courses usually in Spring or by arrangement.

Absolute Adventure are licensed providers of outdoor activities, qualified to provide the full range of outdoor pursuits, including kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing and abseiling, caving, gorge walking, raft building, mountaineering and hill walking, archery and mountain biking.

OTHERS

Bikes and Hikes  Licensed Outdoor Activity instructors offering a truly memorable and fun experience of a wide range of activities, such as Climbing, Caving, Gorge Scrambling, Mountain Biking and Hill Walking

Llangorse Rope and Riding Centre  We house the largest indoor climbing and riding centres in Wales and can cater for everyone from the beginner to the seasoned professional.

Mountain and Water With bases near Crickhowell and Swansea, and surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountans and Gower Peninsula, Mountain and Water are well-placed to offer courses and activities throughout South and West Wales and the Borderlands.

Beacons Experience. Established in 1994, Beacons Experience offers the full package for your adrenaline fuelled break. Gorge, Cave, Climb, Escape and Evasion, Canoe, Bike Hire and Canoe Hire, Archery, Kites and Buggies and much more.

Black Mountain Activities  Based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Black Mountain Activities was established in 1992. The outdoor pursuits company is dedicated to offering challenging and memorable high quality outdoor pursuits, delivered through its team of qualified and experienced staff.

Mountain Activities  Short courses and breaks in the Welsh mountains

Wilderness Wales  Walks and backpacking trips in the wilds of Wales

Interactivities  Outstanding adventure activities in the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and Wye Valley

Greenman MountainBoard Centre. The Centre is located in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Opened in 2002 it is one of the largest centres in the U.K, occupying 3 large fields, and offers a variety of steep and gentle, short and long runs catering for all abilities.

OTHER SITES OF INTEREST

HOSTELS / BUNKHOUSES

Backpackers.co.uk   The Complete UK Guide to backpacking hostels & budget accommodation

Hostels Europe   Directory  to Independent Hostels in all locations in Europe.

Highland Hostels  Hostels, bunkhouses and bothies in the highlands of Scotland

Hostel Scotland  Holiday Chalet and Hostel Accommodation in the Heart of the Scottish Western Highlands

Independent Backpackers Hostels Scotland  An association of over 100 independent hostels throughout Scotland, stretching from Galloway in the remote south-west via Edinburgh and Glasgow to Orkney in the north and the Outer Hebrides in the far west

Independent Hostel Guide (IHG) lists over 300 truly independent bunkhouses, hostels and backpackers accommodation.

Train Lodge is a budget accommodation and entertainment establishment, situated in the city centre of Cape Town, South Africa. It consists of 10 vintage railway coaches that have been shunted into place.

WALES

Brecon Beacons Self Guided Walks is a listing of suggested walks within the Brecon Beacons National Park.  Each walk contains detailed instructions and the route is indicated on an appropriate map.  Grid references shown might be of use to GPS users.

Mountain Biking Wales  The Welsh mountain biking centres vary from forestry trail networks to alpine style towns.

www.visitbreconbeacons.com  Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

Travel Wales  Travel Wales lists hotels, bed and breakfast, guest houses, self-catering cottages, caravan parks, camp sites, inns, castles, lodges and hostels

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society  The Royal Welsh Show in July

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team is an emergency service staffed entirely by volunteers and funded by donation. They operate principally in mid Wales, working from the Brecon Beacons National Park north to Plynlimon, from the Welsh borderland westward, through mid Wales, to the Ceredigion coast.

Woodland Park Shooting Ground, Brecon is set in ancient woodland between the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons and provides the perfect environment for simulated sporting targets. They cater for all shooters from absolute beginners to experienced shots, providing a wide variety of sporting targets and clay shooting events.

www.breconbeaconstourism.co.uk  designed to help you get to know the area better and to easily find out what you can do and where. As importantly it will keep you up to date with all the things that are happening in the area in the forthcoming weeks, if not months!

www.horseridingbreconbeacons.com  The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has been awarded the BHS Access Award for the National Park most active in opening up equestrian routes. A perfect riding resort with spectacular scenery, wealth of wildlife and some of the best riding in Europe. Close to excellent road & rail links, yet a world away from the bustle of urban life.

www.mtbbreconbeacons.com  Stunningly remote and rugged scenery rising up in geological revolt , just across from the English Border promises MTB bikers a ride to remember!  Now in the Brecon Beacons National Park sixteen routes make the Brecon Beacons a top destination.  Ride open forests, struggle up loose and steep climbs, weave down some wonderful descents and find some of the most steepest and challenging drops. Whether you want bone shaking moor land or gentle spins through stunning countryside you’ll find it in the Brecon Beacons.

www.cyclebreconbeacons.com Cycling is a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly way to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park; the magnificent mountain scenery never looks better than it does when viewed from the saddle of a bike.  Whether you want to charge across the high mountains, cruise through the passes, hop easily from pub to pub or just amuse the kids on a sunny Sunday afternoon; there's something here for everybody and it's a great way to escape the stresses and strain of everyday life

UK

SafeTravel contains over 90 articles all written by a team of experts, and gives advice on all types of safety issues both in Britain and abroad. Well worth a browse before you travel.

Walk Links  Walkers! This is The Interactive Walking Site for you! Whether you go hill walking, rambling or hiking, we have the information to keep you on your feet!

Sustrans is the sustainable transport charity that works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.

Country Lovers  one-stop information shop when visiting, living or working in Britain's Countryside

Boys Brigade  News, online resources, national activities

UK The Guide  your survival guide to Britain

National Express   Go by coach

Railways  UK Rail

Factivities is a comprehensive directory hosting information on a wide variety of UK outdoor activities, from the tranquil to the extreme. Great ideas can be found for days out, adventure holidays, stag and hen weekends and corporate events.

The Backpacking Site. A comprehensive resource for intrepid travellers everywhere, with information on every aspect of backpacking and low cost travel.

BUNKHOUSES AND HOSTELS BY LOCATION