Outdoor Activities
Open-air recreation offers an ideal way to get
closer to Mother Nature – whilst being exhilarating for body and
soul. Wales has some of the best, and most easily accessible
natural features in Britain - and people have been exploring them
for generations. Great mountaineers have carved their skills on
these rugged peaks – and today downhill mountain bikers negotiate
the jagged crags. Welsh outdoors sport is as extreme as it
comes…
- Air based activities include paragliding, hang gliding and kite
flying.
- Activities on land include climbing, mountain biking, horse
riding and wildlife watching.
- Water based activities include canoeing, sailing, diving, wind
surfing and fishing.
At CCW we work to balance increasing access to
the joys of participating in outdoor activities with the need to
conserve our landscape and wildlife for the future.
Be prepared
Each activity has unique characteristics –
from the type of participants to the habitats in which they take
place.
Whatever activity you are undertaking, you
should always consider:
- The risk to yourself and others
- The benefits to community, health and
well-being
- The effect on the environment
By using the natural environment responsibly,
we improve our own quality of life and also help protect our
natural heritage for future generations.