Sea Kayaking Improver
Improve your kayak handling and rough water skills with a week-long course that takes you to some of the UK's finest coastal destinations. With an emphasis on building foundation skills and challenging yourself in diverse environments, this course promises a comprehensive and rewarding experience for passionate paddlers.
White Water Kayaking Improver
This week gives you the experience and skills you need to move your boat around in the environment and make key decisions on the river.
Intromediate White Water Kayaking
Join this five-day white water kayaking course to bolster your confidence and skills on grade II and III rivers. With expert guidance, you'll refine existing techniques and explore advanced methods, leaving with a renewed passion for paddling.
Advanced White Water Kayaking – 2 Day
Embark on a two-day white water kayaking course in Snowdonia, designed to elevate your intermediate or advanced skills. Expert coaching and tailored riverside experiences will leave you ready to tackle even more challenging waters.
Advanced White Water Kayaking – 5 day
This five-day program led by top coaches is designed for experienced paddlers looking to elevate their skills on advanced rivers. Engage in tailored, hands-on practice on grade 3-4(5) rivers and watch your paddling skills and techniques advance by leaps and bounds.
Advanced Canoeing
This week-long canoeing program in Snowdonia is designed to enhance your paddling skills and confidence. With a mix of flat and moving water experiences, personalised coaching, and hands-on practice, you'll leave with a newfound mastery of canoeing tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Standard British Canoeing White Water Safety and Rescue
This two-day course for solo or tandem paddlers aims to make you a skilled white water paddler, focusing on safety and rescue. You'll learn about hazard avoidance and practice essential rescue techniques, leaving with a thorough understanding of water safety. It's a vital course for those looking to be not only proficient in paddling but also in keeping themselves and others safe on the water.
Advanced British Canoeing White Water Saftey And Rescue
This intensive two-day course caters to individuals aiming to excel in advanced white water paddling. Covering the British Canoeing white water safety and rescue syllabus, it provides hands-on practice on local rivers to ensure you're equipped to make safe decisions and effectively handle emergencies.
British Canoeing Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning for Sea Kayakers
This comprehensive one-day course in Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning is a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, designed to elevate your sea navigation skills. You'll engage in practical exercises to interpret information, plan coastal journeys, and apply weather forecasts, leaving you well-prepared for moderate sea environments.
Canoe White Water Skills
In this two-day course designed for flat water paddlers, you'll learn to navigate the white water environment with skill and safety. With the guidance of experienced coaches, you'll develop specific white water techniques and safety strategies, allowing you to enjoy the thrill of white water canoeing with confidence.
The Bombproof Roll
Join this five-day course to transform your rolling skills from flat water to moving water. With hands-on coaching, including indoor pool sessions and river practice, you'll leave with full confidence in your roll and enhanced white water skills. A targeted experience to make you a master of your craft!
Rolling Reconstruction
In this two-day course, you'll work closely with experienced coaches to regain or refine your kayak roll. Through personalised assessment and coaching, we'll help you achieve a confident and reliable roll, utilising various venues tailored to your skill level. By the end, you'll have the tools and techniques to continue improving on your own.
Play the River
Take your kayaking to the next level with this two-day course focused on slicey kayaks. Learn techniques from white water basics to advanced skills like getting vertical and cartwheeling. Whether you're showing off to your friends or learning to handle challenging situations, this course offers both excitement and valuable skills.
Whitewater Sea and Surf
Join a 5-day kayaking adventure in North Wales, exploring white water, sea, and surf kayaking. Guided by expert coaches, you'll elevate your skills and experience thrilling new disciplines. Suitable for those with basic kayaking mastery, this course combines excitement and education in a friendly and supportive setting.
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Why Plas y Brenin?
Plas y Brenin is at the forefront of outdoor instruction. Whether you are starting a career in the outdoors, or just want to take an adventure holiday, PYB is the place for you.
We inspire explorers. We train trainers. We’re internationally recognised. We’ve been around since 1798, with our earliest guests including Queen Victoria. Since then, we’ve focussed on providing the best customer experience, working alongside some of the greatest, 007 included.
Expert Tuition
You’ll receive expert supervision from fully qualified and psyched instructors, creating the perfect environment to learn and enjoy something new!
Explore Eryri
Your experience will take place in the heart of the extraordinary Eryri National Park. Our National Outdoor Centre features accommodation, a bar, dining, and more. And while you’re here, why not check out some local gems?
Develop a Passion
Everyone at Plas y Brenin, from staff to visitors, is excited about adventures and inspired to get outside. Our guests return year after year to experience all that North Wales offers.
Accomodation

The Main House
Mix of single and twin bedrooms

Moelwyn Bunkhouse
Bunkhouse with kitchen area

Bryn Engan
Farmhouse with bedrooms and flexible spaces
Bar & Restaurant
The perfect place to relax after a day’s adventuring, our bar boasts the most amazing view as it looks down Llynnau Mymbyr to the Snowdon Horseshoe. Our extensive range of locally brewed beers, wines and spirits offers plenty of choices for refreshment. Our bar menu is packed with tasty high-energy dishes.
- Open 7 days a week
- Mon - Sat 12PM - 11:30PM
- Sun 12PM - 10:30PM

Help Fund a Child Outdoors
Our aim is to give every inner-city child the opportunity to be inspired and motivated by the rugged outdoors and the challenges mountain environments have to offer. With your help, we aim to enable up to 360 kids to attend one of our courses in 2023.