CMC Pensarn Harbour

CMC Pensarn Harbour, has been providing outdoor residential courses and adventure holidays of the highest quality for 45 years. We welcome groups of all shapes and sizes having a great experience in offering adventure and fun for schools, youth groups and families.

We boast a huge range of activities for people of all level of experience and ability, including canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, rafting, sailing, hiking, climbing, archery and orienteering with dedicated, qualified and experienced staff to teach you how to get the most out of your chosen adventure, keeping you safe while you have the experience of a lifetime.

We are an Adventurous Activity Licensing Authority approved centre, as well as being a Mountain Leader Training Englad, Canoe Wales and Royal Yacht Assocation training centre, we are also a member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning. We do not accept anything less than the highest standards in outdoor education and training. Contact CMC Pensarn Harbour to join us for your adventure.

With Pensarn Harbour right on our doorstep, come join us and find out why CMC Pensarn Harbour Canoeing is such a great place to enjoy this wonderful sport.

When you think about a boat that can take 2 to 3 people you need to realize that while it does make it easier to propel the boat with everyone working together, first you need to get everyone working together! Our fully qualified instructors will use their knowledge and extensive experience to help you work as a team as you explore the harbour and take on a range of man made and natural challenges as you learn what it means to really work as a team.

We are a Welsh Canoeing Association approved training centre, and as such we can offer a host of nationally recognized courses to see you advancing your ability and technique, making it easier to explore more and more of the coastlines and waterways of the United Kingdom. Contact CMC Pensarn Harbour Canoeing for more information.

CMC Pensarn Harbour Kayaking is in the best spot to enjoy this brilliant watersport, with the harbour being right next to the centre, we spend less time travelling to sites, and more time paddling.

Different groups require different things, some want to learn the basic techniques, others want to tour the area taking in the amazing sights kayaking makes available while others want to enjoy surfing in their kayak and exploring for greater challenges. Our experienced and fully qualified instructors are able to deliver an experience tailored to your groups level of experience, ability and your goals.

We offer games and challenges out on the water that increase confidence and in a sport that is fantastic for getting active and keeping fit. Contact CMC Pensarn Harbour Kayaking for an amazing experience on the water.

Join CMC Pensarn Harbour Canyoning for a fun filled, adrenaline soaked adventure through the nearby Afon River.

Swim, walk, scramble, slide down a beautiful river, leaping into pools of fresh cool water  as you negotiate a mountain gorge. Once you are kitted out with full safety gear including a helmet, wetsuit and buoyancy aid, our fully qualified and experienced instructors will take you down their favourite gorges, located in Snowdonia National Park we have such a great selection we can offer this exciting experience to near everyone that wants to enjoy it!

Canyoning is a great way to improve teamwork skills while enjoying the great outdoors, improving confidence as you enjoy an active day out. Contact CMC Pensarn Harbour Canyoning for the adventure of a lifetime.

Get out on the water for a rafting day with a difference with CMC Pensarn Harbour Rafting.

At the beginning of the day we had out lifejackets, wetsuits and helmets. Next you would be expecting some kind of vessel to take out on the water, well here is the twist. We supply you with poles, rope and water tight barrels and, under expert supervision you will create your own raft. You will find that you will not only need to design a watercraft that stays together, is fast and sturdy enough to stay together as you compete in races and challenges, but everyone needs to paddle in unison otherwise you just end up traveling in circles!

Raft building is an experience where cooperation is tantamount to success and is a great learning experience for those looking to improve teamwork and behaviours conducive to living and succeeding in society, leadership, communication and teamwork. And in case your raft comes apart, you’ll need a change of clothes too! Contact CMC Pensarn Harbour Rafting to find out more.

CMC Pensarn Harbour Sailing is located with direct access to a sheltered harbour, perfect for learning how to sail no matter who you are.

We offer courses, as a Royal Yachting Association training centre, in a variety of vessels perfect for those learning this thrilling sport at a number of levels, with fully qualified and experienced instructors to teach you the ropes. We run a number of nationally recognized courses that will see you learning how to be self sufficient on the water and discovering the wonders that only a watersport such as this can offer.

Perfect for kids and adults, our range of sailing courses can apply to people of all levels of experience, get in touch with CMC Pensarn Harbour Sailing for more information.

Surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park, CMC Pensarn Harbour Hiking is in the perfect location for you to discover the mountains, hills and valleys in one of the most beautiful locations in the United Kingdom.

We offer hiking experiences for people of all levels of experience and ability, the terrain varies so much, from some of the most challenging mountains you will ever hike, to meandering strolls to provide experiences for everyone. Our fully qualified instructors have a local’s knowledge of the region, meaning that we can tailor a hiking experience to suit everyone in your group as you explore the mind blowing grandeur of the most remote places in Wales.

No matter if you want to scale mountains or just want to get out in nature for an active hike, contact us at CMC Pensarn Harbour Hiking to plan your adventure with us.

CMC Pensarn Harbour Climbing is in the perfect location to offer a range of climbing experiences at a variety of sites, the perfect way to get a natural high.

Climbing is a dynamic sport, perfect for improving fitness and challenging yourself as you explore the great outdoors and discover the hidden gems this beautiful region has to offer.

We offer experiences for climbers of all levels of experience, from total novices to people looking for a challenge, our location gives us direct access to climbing sites of all levels of difficulty and our courses will see you feeling more comfortable on the cliff face ready for more.

We specialise in introducing groups of all shapes and sizes to this thrilling sport, get in touch with CMC Pensarn Harbour Climbing for the adventure of a lifetime.

Enjoy our purpose built archery range and discover this ancient, Olympic class sport with CMC Pensarn Harbour Archery.

We use modern equipment and the instruction of our fully qualified instructors to help novices get to the point where they hit the target every time. This is a sport that requires concentration and skill, and we provide an atmosphere conducive to improving your skills while still having a great time. The highlight of this activity is the feeling of achievement when you see your skills improve dramatically, and the friendly competition we stir up between friends and family.

No matter if you are a total novice, or a budding Robin Hood, or Marion, contact CMC Pensarn Harbour Archery. We aim to please!