Inspiring
Prince of Wales
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FEELING INSPIRED?
To find out more about the 520 square miles that make up the Brecon Beacons National Park (which includes the Black Mountains), visit www.breconbeacons.org.
The Llangorse Multi Activity Centre can be contacted on 01874 658272 (www.activityuk.com). Outdoor activities include:
• Sky Trek (£24)
• Horse riding (from £23)
• Dingle Scrambling (£16)
You can also try the centre’s indoor climbing walls, or try caving or abseilling.
If you don’t mind getting wet and you’re ready for a challenge, gorge walking is for you! Take on nature and ascend the gorge, sometimes climbing, sometimes swimming – you’ll even go underground. Sliding down ropes and wading through mud are all part of this exciting day. Price £35.
Absolute Adventure
http://www.absoluteadventure.co.uk/
Try rafting and tackle some of Wales’ most demanding white-water sections of the River Wye, including the infamous ‘hell hole’. Price £69.
Black Mountain Activities (www.blackmountain.co.uk)
Further info on visiting Cardiff can be found via www.visitcardiff.com and an update on the renovation of the spectacular Coal Exchange building is viewable at www.coalexchange.co.uk. For shopping and day-out ideas around Cardiff, including the cafés and shops in the trendy Pontcanna area, see http://www.keytothecity.co.uk/centralwest.htm