10+ Things to do for adrenaline junkies

If drinking black coffee gives you enough adrenaline for the day, this list might not be a good choice for you. However, if it can’t get high or fast enough for you, you are in the right place. Dolgellau is in the center of many attractions that make your heart race a little faster.

Find here a small selection of the most exhilarating activities. Click on the links below for the finer details*.

1-6 Zip World Adventures

Zip World Adventures is THE place for adrenaline junkies. There are 3 locations with a lot of fun for all ages.

PENRHYN QUARRY - Bethesda Approx. 1,5 hours drive

• 1. Velocity “Prepare for a truly unique and exhilarating experience; the fastest zip line in the world. Soar over Penrhyn Quarry where you could travel at speeds of over 100mph while you take in the breathtaking views and feel the freedom of flight.”

• 2. Quarry Karts “Gear up for a gravity-fuelled adventure with Quarry Karts! Take on the UK’s ONLY mountain cart experience as you travel down the Penrhyn Quarry mountains, alongside the world’s fastest zip line! Explore the unique dirt track and enjoy the excitement of twists and turns to incredible views on the Snowdonia mountain range and beyond.

LLechwedd - Blaenau Ffestiniog Approx. 30 minute drive

• 3. Titan “Introducing Titan, Slate Caverns’ new tour and zip experience! Soak up the former slate mine’s rich history on an exciting overground guided tour along the glorious Welsh countryside. Embark on a journey through time in one of our ex-army trucks, and learn all there is to know about the slate caverns from one of our experts, before being dropped off at our zipping platform. You’ll then fly at speeds of up to 70mph along 2 exhilarating zip lines, with unparalleled views of the Snowdonia mountain range. This seated zipping experience is the ultimate experience, perfect for anyone over the age of 7, and can be enjoyed solo or in a group with its 4 parallel zip lines in both zip zones.”

FFOREST - Betws-y-Coed Approx. 1 hour drive

• 4. Skyride “Feeling brave? Pull the trigger and send you and your friends flying through the forest on Zip World’s giant swing! Set at 80ft in the air to a breathtaking backdrop, this is one for you thrill seekers!”

• 5. Plummet “Do you dare to plummet? We bring you another world first as you drop through a trap door over 100ft high to experience the closest thing to freefall!”

• 6. Fforest Zip Safari “Fancy a challenge? Soar your way through the spectacular Fforest site on zip lines, and tackle obstacles at every twist and turn. An exhilarating adventure high in the trees!”

7. Mountain biking trails

Take your mountainbike down the trails at

Coed y Brenin (approx 15 min drive) "The UK’s first mountain bike trail centre, Coed y Brenin has miles of exceptional singletrack for experienced riders and great family trails for all abilities."

Climachx Trails (approx 20 min drive) "The full route is a 15km round trip, with 9km of built single track with compressions and whoops, rock slab drop offs and some beautiful flowing turns. The last descent is one of the longest in Wales and features rocky jumps. The finale is a sequence of eight huge berms following quickly after each other. Hit them high enough and fast enough and they ride really well, but don't look down!"

Bwlch Nant yr Arian (approx 1 hour drive) "Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre sits at the head of a dramatic valley and has commanding views of Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains. It is well-known for its long established tradition of daily feeding of red kites, Wales’s National Bird of Prey.

There is a range of trails for walkers, mountain bikers, and runners which are waymarked from the visitor centre. There is also a skills park with a purpose-built track for mountain bikers to practice their technique."

8. Mountain biking downhill

Dyfi Bike Park (approx 20 min drive) - "650 acre bike park set in the heart of Dyfi forest - big mountain trails hand-crafted by Dan Atherton."

Antur Stiniog MT (approx 30 min drive) - "14 fantastic gravity fed mountain biking trails for all ability of rider from novice to world cup racer."

9. White Water Rafting

National White Water Centre near Bala (approx. 30 min drive)

"The National White Water Centre offer fantastic white water adventures on natural rapids on the River Tryweryn, located in Snowdonia National Park. Set in stunning Welsh hills, the dam controlled River Tryweryn has high flows ideal for exhilarating white water activities throughout the year. The River Tryweryn is open for white water adventures any day the Llyn Celyn reservoir is releasing, offering on average 200 days a year of reliable and impressive white water."

10. Canyoning

(Extreme) Canyoning with Adrenaline Adicts near Maentwrog (approx. 25 min drive)

"If adrenaline action is what you are looking for then our canyoning activity will certainly give you that heart pounding feeling. Our canyon is extreme with 35 Foot jumps, Free falling from waterfalls and a Crazy Zipwire from the top of a Waterfall. Canyoning is one of the Ultimate things to do in Wales and should be on everyone's outdoor adventure list. So are you ready for an extreme adrenaline adventure?"

11. Rock Climbing & Abseiling

Snowdonia Adventure Activities near Barmouth (approx. 15 min drive)

"Rock Climbing is a brilliant activity that's suitable for everyone (you don't need to be strong or light!). We climb real rock, outside, on one of Snowdonia's best cliff faces; the scenery is spectacular."

"Abseiling is a real test of nerve! We abseil off a real cliff face, 100ft off the floor. We give you the confidence and skills you need to conquor your fears and go for it."

* NOTE: We have not been able to test all of them out (yet), we can therefore not give a review or personal recommendation. This is a free service, we are not connected or receive payment through this post.