Bala or Llangollen? Where to go white water rafting in North Wales
The short version - Choose Bala (Canolfan Tryweryn) if: you want guaranteed big water, you're an experienced paddler, you want the longest continuous stretch of white water in the...
White water rafting and outdoor adventure in Llangollen, North Wales
Whitewater Active is one of North Wales' longest-running outdoor activity centres, based on the River Dee in the heart of Llangollen. We run white water rafting, river bugging, gorge walking, canyoning, climbing, abseiling, open canoeing, mountain biking and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct canoe tour — guided activities, kit included, from £50 per person. Sessions run 7 days a week, last 2 to 5.5 hours, and most are suitable from age 8 with no upper age limit. Our centre at Bridge Street, Llangollen (LL20 8PF) sits directly above the river and shares a building with Riverbanc, our on-site café (open 8am–4pm) and 7-bedroom boutique hotel — so you can eat, sleep and adventure in one stop. Operating since 2007, rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor.
OUR ACTIVITIES
All of our activities take place in or around Llangollen and Snowdonia (Eryri). Rafting and river bugs run on the natural River Dee where
we run 365 days a year — Grade 2–3 white water, suitable for all from families through to adventure seekers. Gorge walking and canyoning happen in the steep wooded valleys nearby. Mountain biking, climbing and abseiling round out the day. Every session includes appropriate equipment included in the price and a qualified instructor.
