10 adventure activities to try this summer
With summer now in full swing, restrictions have eased (hoorah!) and our partner outlets are opening up. So now is the perfect time to start planning some adventures.
The activities in this list can be experienced in all corners of the UK, so whatever your adventure appetite, you’re sure to find something near you. Here are 10 wonderful activities to try this summer.
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Mountain biking
Pedal your way through plush forest trails on a mountain bike for the ultimate adventure this summer. It’s an awesome activity for all levels of fitness and experience. You can explore extraordinarily diverse terrains, from rolling hills and tree-lined tracks to epic rocky coastlines. Go it alone or team up with friends to enjoy the thrill of riding off-road together.
Young ones can learn how to ride without the stabilisers at Hadleigh park cycles. Hadleigh park also offers bike hires and they have plenty of courses to explore and see nature while getting some exercise!
Kitesurfing
From Devon to Duncannon, we in the UK have so many incredible kitesurfing spots, so why not take up the sport this summer? For thrill-seekers up for a challenge on the water, it's a perfect way to spend a morning. Have an epic adventure while simultaneously improving your fitness, balance, and confidence as you learn.
Learn to kitesurf and more with Brighton Kitesurf & SUP Academy.
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Coasteering
Do wild swimming, scrambling, and cliff jumping sound like your cup of tea? Coasteering could be for you - it's an adventure sport that will appeal to those who love a challenge. Go in a group with family and friends for a fantastic day out together. Take in that summer sunshine as you explore beautiful and dramatic coastlines. All you need is a thirst for adventure!
Visit Trevone Bay Adventures in Trevone Bay for an amazing coasteering experience. Their thrilling 2-hour coasteering course will leave you satisfied and stunned with the amazing views and jumps you can do!
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Stand-up paddleboarding
Stand-up paddleboarding, also known as SUP, was undoubtedly one of the hottest crazes of the last year, and demand shows no signs of stopping. What makes it so popular? Put simply, SUP is incredibly relaxing and allows you to spend time peacefully in the great outdoors. Anyone can take part as it's easy to get the hang of no matter your fitness level. You can SUP down rivers, across lakes, or by the coast - you can even explore London by SUP!
Head over to Edge Watersports and learn to SUP or hire a SUP to explore the open seas with your family and friends.
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Canyoning
An adventure activity that'll have you leaping into sapphire blue natural pools, scaling waterfalls, and working as a team to conquer the canyon. Create lifelong memories as you take in untouched scenery jumping off rocks, abseiling, and river swimming. Canyoning is a high-adrenaline activity that provides pure thrills! If you are looking to experience the extraordinary this summer, this is the perfect activity for you.
A great place to try canyoning is Adventures Wales. They have scenic cliffs, stunning waterfalls, and instructors to help you every step of the way.
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Kayaking
Picture yourself paddling into the distance of an unlimited horizon - bliss! Kayaking offers incredibly unique adventure experiences with no two trips ever the same. It'll have you exploring breathtaking coastal bays, mirror-effect lakes, magical lochs, and meandering rivers. Why not catch the sunset on a night kayaking trip?
Kayak down the River Coquet with Fearless Adventure. The River Coquet flows through meadows, under bridges, around wildlife, and is the perfect river to have an amazing kayaking experience.
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Sailing
Sailing is an activity loved the world over and for good reason. Harnessing the wind's power and mastering the art of navigation is a feeling that is hard to beat! Sailing can be incredibly relaxing as you glide on the tranquil seas, but it can also provide thrills when taking part in a race. You can sail at any age or level of experience, so if you're interested, why not book a session and have a new adventure?
Embark on a fantastic introduction to sailing with Salford Watersports Centre. Learn to sail in all directions, understand the fundamentals of launching and recovering a boat, gain basic boat handling techniques, and absorb essential background knowledge of sailing. Salford Watersports Centre will teach you everything you need to know to have the wind behind your sail in no time!
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Skiing
For the past year, skiing in the Alps has been out of the question, so why not get your fix at a dry slope this summer? It’s a sport that can be experienced year-round and enjoyed by all age groups. Summer skiing means wearing just jeans and a long-sleeve top - ideal!
Cardiff Ski Club is a dedicated club to all forms of skiing-including dry slope! If you're interested in trying this summer then visit their amazing dry slopes.
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Yoga
Yoga combines the benefits of mindfulness with a great workout. Taken up by millions during the last year as a great way to help release tension, yoga will give you that feel-good factor. You can try a vinyasa flow to get moving or yin yoga styles for a calmer session, or even give SUP yoga a go to combine two activities!
If you're looking to try yoga this summer, Waterborn is the place to be! You can find them on the water doing SUP Yoga while listening to the relaxing sounds of the flowing water and the surrounding nature.
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Surfing
Ride the waves this summer! Surfing is an epic experience, and from the moment you catch your first wave, you'll know why! It provides a euphoric sense of freedom that is simply addictive. Surfing can be experienced year-round and provides many fitness and well-being benefits. As the days get longer and the seas get warmer, summer is the perfect time to learn to surf. Book a lesson for the best intro into the sport.
Hang ten with Saltburn Surf School! Surf on Saltburn Beach to explore amazing paces and see breath taking views such as the Saltburn Beach cliffs.
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These are just a few of the many adventures that you can enjoy this summer. As restrictions continue to ease, make the most of the great outdoors and try a new activity this season! You'll create memories to treasure forever. Check out our marketplace to see the full range of adventures we offer.
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