Rhos y Gwaliau Outdoor Education Centre

Rhos y Gwaliau Outdoor Education Centre Rhos y gwaliau Outdoor Education Centre We are an Outdoor Education Centre situated on the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.

We run residential outdoor activity courses for schools and also welcome clubs, family groups, Duke of Edinburgh and corporate clients. We can provide a wide range of activities tailored to your groups specific needs. We offer fully catered or self catering accommodation for up to 70 guests, part of which is available to book separately for up to 22 people. Check out www.rygoutdoor.co.uk for more info

What an amazing group of young people who rose to the challenges, persevered when the going got tough and all with kindn...
31/07/2026

What an amazing group of young people who rose to the challenges, persevered when the going got tough and all with kindness and generosity to those around them.

Wonderful to have the Thames Valley RYLA course back this year. Such a fabulous week and a real challenge for all involved.

Its been an absolute pleasure!

07/07/2026

The latest Outdoor Education Bill. A very strong argument made and of course we don't need convincing we see the impact of the outdoors on young people every day.
Caroline Voaden MP, 7th July 2026 12.40pm

24/05/2026

Celebrating our National Parks on the "European Day of Parks" Go enjoy!

What is it? The European Day of Parks (EDoP) on 24 May, is a commemorative day for Protected Areas across Europe that was launched in 1999 by the EUROPARC Federation to celebrate Protected Areas throughout Europe.

Why does it matter? All of us need connections, to grow, live and learn. To nurture nature, we need to think across boundaries, restore linkages, build ecological networks, and create partnerships that unite people, communities, and nature.

How can you get involved? In 2026, for the European Day of Parks, we invite you to celebrate and strengthen these lifelines on and around 24 May. To work together, to imagine and build a future where our landscapes are not fragmented but are truly connected by nature.

31/03/2026

What will your children do this summer? Come join in the fun at RYG!

RYG BIG ADVENTURES 2026
We have our newly built "RYG Lodge" (Bungalow) on offer for summer accommodation in the Spectacular Snowdonia National Park. Our Lodge is on the same site as our main RYG Centre in the small hamlet of Rhos-y-Gwaliau. It has its own kitchen facilities, which can be used to self cater and bedrooms are a mix of dormitory style bunks and single bedrooms.

Activities
We will again be offering our BIG ADVENTURES over the summer period. These can be booked in addition to accommodation. One free half day activity for your party is included in your booking (up to 12 people).

Do let me know if you need any further information.
Phone: 01678 520395
Email: [email protected]

What to do this Summer!!!RYG BIG ADVENTURES 2026 We have our newly built "RYG Lodge" (Bungalow) on offer for summer acco...
31/03/2026

What to do this Summer!!!

RYG BIG ADVENTURES 2026
We have our newly built "RYG Lodge" (Bungalow) on offer for summer accommodation in the Spectacular Snowdonia National Park. Our Lodge is on the same site as our main RYG Centre in the small hamlet of Rhos-y-Gwaliau. It has its own kitchen facilities, which can be used to self cater and bedrooms are a mix of dormitory style bunks and single bedrooms.

Activities
We will again be offering our BIG ADVENTURES over the summer period. These can be booked in addition to accommodation. One free half day activity for your party is included in your booking (up to 12 people).

Do let me know if you need any further information.
Phone: 01678 520395
Email: [email protected]

🚨 FREE Leadership Course for 18–28 Year Olds 🚨Yes β€” fully funded and completely free for eligible young people.🌟 Ready t...
31/03/2026

🚨 FREE Leadership Course for 18–28 Year Olds 🚨
Yes β€” fully funded and completely free for eligible young people.
🌟 Ready to Challenge Yourself and Level Up Your Leadership Skills? 🌟
If you're in school, college, university, or early in your career, this is your chance to take part in the Rotary Young Leaders Award (RYLA) β€” an intensive leadership and personal development experience designed to push you beyond your comfort zone and help you grow in confidence, resilience, and real-world skills.
πŸ“ Delivered at Rhos-Y-Gwaliau Outdoor Education Centre, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, this is not your typical classroom course.
πŸ”₯ What you’ll experience:
β€’ Climbing
β€’ Abseiling
β€’ Canoeing
β€’ Sailing
β€’ Gorge walking
β€’ Tyrolean traverse
β€’ Mountain navigation
β€’ Mine exploration
β€’ Camp craft & survival skills
β€’ First aid training
β€’ Team challenges & problem-solving
πŸ’‘ Alongside the adventure, you’ll develop:
β€’ Practical leadership skills
β€’ Teamwork & communication
β€’ Decision-making under pressure
β€’ Confidence & resilience
β€’ Career-focused personal development
πŸ•οΈ The course culminates in a 30-hour expedition across Snowdonia β€” where you’ll put everything you’ve learned into action.
πŸŽ“ Why it’s worth it:
β€’ Strengthens UCAS & CV applications
β€’ Demonstrates leadership & initiative
β€’ Builds independence & self-belief
β€’ Offers a truly unforgettable experience
🚨 REMINDER: This course is FREE for young people aged 18–28 in the Thames Valley.
No course fees β€” just commitment, energy, and a willingness to challenge yourself.
πŸ“© READY TO APPLY?
πŸ‘‰ Email: [email protected] πŸ‘ˆ
Places are limited β€” don’t miss out!
Rotary Youth Leadership Award Thames Valley
Step outside your comfort zone. Build skills that last a lifetime. Stand out from the crowd.

Rotary Club of Elthorne-Hillingdon
Rotary Club of Gerrards Cross & The Chalfonts
Rotary Club Henley-on-Thames
Rotary Club of High Wycombe
Rotary Club of Hungerford
Rotary Club of Langley
Rotary Club of Langley Central
Rotary Club of Maidenhead
Rotary Club of Maidenhead Thames
Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club

Looking for someone new to join our team....Fixed position for 1 year, extendable to 2 years.
17/03/2026

Looking for someone new to join our team....Fixed position for 1 year, extendable to 2 years.

🚨 FREE Leadership Course for 18–28 Year Olds 🚨Yes β€” fully funded and completely free for eligible young people.🌟 Ready t...
17/03/2026

🚨 FREE Leadership Course for 18–28 Year Olds 🚨
Yes β€” fully funded and completely free for eligible young people.
🌟 Ready to Challenge Yourself and Level Up Your Leadership Skills? 🌟
If you're in school, college, university, or early in your career, this is your chance to take part in the Rotary Young Leaders Award (RYLA) β€” an intensive leadership and personal development experience designed to push you beyond your comfort zone and help you grow in confidence, resilience, and real-world skills.
πŸ“ Delivered at Rhos-Y-Gwaliau Outdoor Education Centre, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, this is not your typical classroom course.
πŸ”₯ What you’ll experience:
β€’ Climbing
β€’ Abseiling
β€’ Canoeing
β€’ Sailing
β€’ Gorge walking
β€’ Tyrolean traverse
β€’ Mountain navigation
β€’ Mine exploration
β€’ Camp craft & survival skills
β€’ First aid training
β€’ Team challenges & problem-solving
πŸ’‘ Alongside the adventure, you’ll develop:
β€’ Practical leadership skills
β€’ Teamwork & communication
β€’ Decision-making under pressure
β€’ Confidence & resilience
β€’ Career-focused personal development
πŸ•οΈ The course culminates in a 30-hour expedition across Snowdonia β€” where you’ll put everything you’ve learned into action.
πŸŽ“ Why it’s worth it:
β€’ Strengthens UCAS & CV applications
β€’ Demonstrates leadership & initiative
β€’ Builds independence & self-belief
β€’ Offers a truly unforgettable experience
🚨 REMINDER: This course is FREE for young people aged 18–28 in the Thames Valley.
No course fees β€” just commitment, energy, and a willingness to challenge yourself.
πŸ“© READY TO APPLY?
πŸ‘‰ Email: [email protected] πŸ‘ˆ
Places are limited β€” don’t miss out!
Rotary Youth Leadership Award Thames Valley
Step outside your comfort zone. Build skills that last a lifetime. Stand out from the crowd.

Rotary Club of Elthorne-Hillingdon
Rotary Club of Gerrards Cross & The Chalfonts
Rotary Club Henley-on-Thames
Rotary Club of High Wycombe
Rotary Club of Hungerford
Rotary Club of Langley
Rotary Club of Langley Central
Rotary Club of Maidenhead
Rotary Club of Maidenhead Thames
Chinnor Rotary
Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club

RYG BIG ADVENTURES 2026 I have just put together our plans for the Summer period 2026 if this is of interest. We have ou...
10/03/2026

RYG BIG ADVENTURES 2026

I have just put together our plans for the Summer period 2026 if this is of interest.

We have our newly built "RYG Lodge" (Bungalow) on offer for summer accommodation in the Spectacular Snowdonia National Park. Our Lodge is on the same site as our main RYG Centre in the small hamlet of Rhos-y-Gwaliau. It has its own kitchen facilities, which can be used to self cater and bedrooms are a mix of dormitory style bunks and single bedrooms.

Accommodation

1/2 Lodge:
1 x large lounge/dining room/kitchen
All bedrooms are ensuite
Bedroom 1 sleeps 8 (bunks), En suite
Bedroom 2 sleeps 2 (twin beds). Ensuite
2 x hallways
1 x covered area + drying facilities

Full Lodge:
1 x large lounge/dining room/kitchen
All bedrooms are ensuite
Bedroom 1 sleeps 8 (bunks), En suite
Bedroom 2 sleeps 2 (twin beds). En suite
Bedroom 3 sleeps 15 (bunks), En suite
Bedroom 4 sleeps 15 (bunks), En suite
Bedroom 5 sleeps 4 (bunks)
Bedroom 6 sleeps 1 (single bed)
Bedroom 7 sleeps 1 (single bed)
1 x bathroom
1 x downstairs toilet
2 x hallways
1 x covered area + drying facilities

Arrival/Departure
Accommodation is available from 4pm on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 10am on the day of departure.

Bedding will be provided along with tea towels, dishcloths, The property has a dishwasher which will have a supply of tablets/detergent.

Please bring your own towels.

Activities
We will again be offering our BIG ADVENTURES over the summer period. These can be booked in addition to accommodation. One free half day activity for your party is included in your booking (up to 12 people).

A list of activities is attached below. You would have an instructor with you throughout the activity to help you get kitted up and coach you through the adventure. All equipment would be provided.

Some of the activities are full day activities and some are half day. We can mix and match a programme to suit you putting two half days together to make a full day, depending on locations. We would suggest a packed lunch be taken on the activities to make the most of the time and certainly on the full days as we would be away from base all day. With the two half day options depending on location there may be the option to pop back for lunch.You can let us know in advance what activities you would like to try or we could discuss it with you when you're here. We are very flexible and everyone here is qualified to deliver everything. We really have an amazing staff team.

Some of the activities may be weather dependent, certainly the water sports so we may have to look at alternatives for these if the weather were bad, but we are able to run them most of the time. We have minibuses and would offer transport to locations, or you can take your own vehicle if you prefer. I have attached a full list of activities and prices below.

The timings of sessions would broadly be as follows:

Full day 9.30am - 4pm

Half days 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1pm - 4pm

Costs
Full Lodge:
Mon - Fri / 4 night midweek break Β£950 + VAT + Free half day activity
Fri - Mon / 3 night weekend break Β£950 + VAT +Free half day activity
Full Lodge bookings are based on a party of up to 10 people, beyond this extra adults Β£100 each, extra children Β£75 each, children under 5 free. Your booking will include a free half day activity and you are welcome to book further activities should you wish.
1/2 Lodge:
Mon - Fri / 4 night midweek break Β£600 + VAT + Free half day activity
Fri - Mon / 3 night weekend break Β£600 + VAT +Free half day activity
1/2 Lodge bookings are based on a party of up to 6 people, beyond this extra adults Β£100 each, extra children Β£75 each, children under 5 free. Your booking will include a free half day activity and you are welcome to book further activities should you wish.

I hope this gives a little more insight. We have been fully booked in the past with family groups who all had a brilliant time. One family even came back and booked again for another week in the same summer period. Do let me know if you need any further information. I would be happy to chat. 01678520395.

Best wishes

Sara

🚨 FREE Leadership Course for 18–28 Year Olds 🚨Yes β€” fully funded and completely free for eligible young people.🌟 Ready t...
09/03/2026

🚨 FREE Leadership Course for 18–28 Year Olds 🚨
Yes β€” fully funded and completely free for eligible young people.
🌟 Ready to Challenge Yourself and Level Up Your Leadership Skills? 🌟
If you're in school, college, university, or early in your career, this is your chance to take part in the Rotary Young Leaders Award (RYLA) β€” an intensive leadership and personal development experience designed to push you beyond your comfort zone and help you grow in confidence, resilience, and real-world skills.
πŸ“ Delivered at Rhos-Y-Gwaliau Outdoor Education Centre, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, this is not your typical classroom course.
πŸ”₯ What you’ll experience:
β€’ Climbing
β€’ Abseiling
β€’ Canoeing
β€’ Sailing
β€’ Gorge walking
β€’ Tyrolean traverse
β€’ Mountain navigation
β€’ Mine exploration
β€’ Camp craft & survival skills
β€’ First aid training
β€’ Team challenges & problem-solving
πŸ’‘ Alongside the adventure, you’ll develop:
β€’ Practical leadership skills
β€’ Teamwork & communication
β€’ Decision-making under pressure
β€’ Confidence & resilience
β€’ Career-focused personal development
πŸ•οΈ The course culminates in a 30-hour expedition across Snowdonia β€” where you’ll put everything you’ve learned into action.
πŸŽ“ Why it’s worth it:
β€’ Strengthens UCAS & CV applications
β€’ Demonstrates leadership & initiative
β€’ Builds independence & self-belief
β€’ Offers a truly unforgettable experience
🚨 REMINDER: This course is FREE for young people aged 18–28 in the Thames Valley.
No course fees β€” just commitment, energy, and a willingness to challenge yourself.
πŸ“© READY TO APPLY?
πŸ‘‰ Email: [email protected] πŸ‘ˆ
Places are limited β€” don’t miss out!
Rotary Youth Leadership Award Thames Valley
Step outside your comfort zone. Build skills that last a lifetime. Stand out from the crowd.

Misbourne Matins Rotary Rotary Club of Reading Matins Rotary Club of Witney Newbury Rotary Club
The Rotary Club Of Oxford Isis Rotary Club of Princes Risborough
Reading Abbey Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Slough Thame Rotary
Thatcham & District Rotary Club

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