Outdoor Matters

Outdoor Matters provides Climbing, Abseiling and Scrambling adventures on Gower and in the Brecon Beacons. Climbing lessons, skills courses and outdoor adventures of all sorts in the South Wales area from Mountaineering Instructor and local guide book author Matt Woodfield.

Expert climbing instruction that guarantees a great day out to remember. 
 

We will tailor your experience to suit you and your group, creating a bespoke adventure from our suggested experiences so that you are able to take part in an adventure that is specifically designed for you.
 

Join us for half day or whole day of rock climbing by the sea, abseiling in the mountains or scrambling along the coastline and into caves. All tours are led my Matt Woodfield, a highly qualified local guidebook writer who uses his skill, knowledge and enthusiasm to take people of the best adventures Wales has to offer.

Other adventurous activities include:

• Scrambling and mountain walking in the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia, from guided walks to navigation to emergency ropework training.
• South Wales is home to some of the best caving in the UK, come and explore it with us, its not all small dark and dirty, but if thats what you want we can find that too...
• Gorge walking and Coasteering are dynamic action packed days out for groups large and small combining rock and water for an unforgettable experience.

Join us on the rivers and gorges of south Wales for a thrilling wet and wild experience with Outdoor Matters Canyoning.

You will take on a series of challenges in and out of the water as you trek down this adventure wonderland, scrambling, climbing boulders and waterfalls, sliding down natural chutes and leaping from waterfalls into deep splash pools full of refreshing mountain water.

Enjoy an adventurous experience across the south of Wales, accompanied by a Certified instructor, a small or large group. Get to the grips and descend through the rocks, cascades, huge and exotic plants whilst exploring a hidden world, just with a little bit of courage. 

Go to the top, go down, slide, fall and laugh. We guarantee that you will discover new abilities and then practice them for going from top to bottom again and again. 

We will tailor your experience to a great variety of venues and our own local knowledge of them to provide an adventure designed with your abilities and goals in mind. To plan your wet and wild adventure with us, have a chat with the team at Outdoor Matters Canyoning.

Come along with the team at Outdoor Matters Coasteering for an exciting day on the seaside unlike any other.

This is a physically challenging and extremely fun activity where we take you trekking along the bottom of the sea cliffs, scrambling and climbing over the obstacles in your way and leaping from the cliffs from low-level leaps to adrenaline-inducing jumps from high cliffs into the swell below.

Jump, explore, swim, laugh and have a memorable experience. Just find your way with your large or small group, from not falling and getting to the perfect spot at the croggy mountains to take the plunge. 

Our fully qualified instructors will provide all of the equipment you need to enjoy this adventure safely including wetsuits, helmets and buoyancy aids, as well as professional instruction from guides with a locals knowledge of this beautiful location.

Firstly, you´ll receive a brief speech to learn the skills needed to start coasteering and jumping. All the equipment, like a helmet and life jacket, are provided. 

Regardless of your level of experience, join the team at Outdoor Matters Coasteering to find out more.

Join us in the Brecon Beacons, the Gower and throughout South Wales for a great experience trekking with Outdoor Matters Hiking.

We offer tailor-made courses specially designed to provide for the needs of you and your group as well help you develop your skills in the great outdoors.

As well as teaching vital navigation skills, we also can teach you how to understand weather conditions and their impact on your outdoor adventure, planning and preparation skills as well as how to handle an emergency situation properly, should the need arise.

Thanks to the highly experienced instructors, you´ll learn the skills necessary to go on your own and explore. the sessions will cover where you can walk and have a go, whilst navigating and learning about the environment and how to protect it. Do not worry, at the end is really simple, just navigate, prepare and educate yourself. 

No matter if you are planning a corporate teambuilding event or a family outing in the great outdoors, get in touch with the friendly team at Outdoor Matters Hiking for a full hiking experience learning vital skills as you tour this amazing region.

From Bumblerly Beginner to Rock Athlete, the experienced, qualified and confidence inspiring instructors at Outdoor Matters Climbing can guide you through to the next stage of your climbing career.

All the courses that we provide are tailored to suit your individual needs and help develop you as a person, below are some example courses that might help you consider what you want.

As well as helping rock climbers advance in their abilities, we also offer our Taste of Rock Experience which takes you rock climbing for the first time. Climb to new heights and experience what it feels like to live life on the edge.

Look at our offers/activities: 

• Rock Climbing Taster: Experience this extreme sport for the first time!
• Guided Climbs
• Lear to Climb (Get to the basics)
• Indoor Climbing
• Moving Outside
• Learn to Lead
• Rock Improver
• Sea Cliff Climber
• Self-Rescue for Climbers

South Wales is one of the most exciting caving areas in Britain with a great variety of caves and potholes with Outdoor Matters Caving.

We can offer caving sessions at all levels and we choose the most appropriate caves to suit the needs of each group. Take this opportunity to visit the fascinating world of underground Wales and experience the sport of caving as well as seeing what is hidden in the underworld beneath our feet.

Caving can be delivered as a half or whole day activity or as a taster within a Multi-Activity session. It can also be an opportunity to learn skills and as a way of visiting numerous underground sites with experienced and qualified caving Instructors.

Come with all your loved ones and explore the great world beneath you in one of the most famous caving areas in the UK, in the south of Wales. Let your inner curiosity to guide you and find some challenges underground and find that there is a whole new world under your feet.

The oversuit, a helmet, boots and a lamp will be provided. Just come with comfortable clothing and have a go!

To plan your subterranean adventure, join us at Outdoor Matters Caving.

Live life on the edge, feel the fear but do it anyway! Abseiling adventure days run by qualified Mountaineering Instructor on Gower or in the Brecon Beacons with Outdoor Matters Abseiling. Abseil down sea cliffs, mountainside quarries or even through caves! No experience is necessary; this is an adventure that everyone should try.

We run abseiling experiences in a great range of venues, perfect for abseilers of all levels of experience throughout Wales. Our fully qualified instructors will teach you all of the techniques and how to use the correct equipment and safety gear you need to enjoy abseils on venues from nursery slopes to huge multi-pitch abseils.

At Outdoor Matters Abseiling, we will guide you throughout all the journey along the stunning coast and mountains. For all the adrenaline seekers this is the perfect activity because is full of fast heart-pumping situations. 

We tailor all of our abseiling experiences so that you and your team can enjoy this thrilling experience while helping you to feel more comfortable out of your comfort zone. Speak with us at Outdoor Matters Abseiling to find out more.