WCA Approved
Centres and Coaches

 

 

North Wales - Mid Wales - West - South East

 

If you're after a structured introduction to paddling, or if you want to push your skills up a level, why not book yourself onto a course?

Courses can vary from basic paddling skills right up to advanced safety and rescue and group leadership.

Centres tend to run a number of courses over the year, and it's easy to book onto them individually. If there are a group of you who want the same course, you're better off getting in touch with a course provider who can organise a course to suit your exact requirements.

All the centres listed here are rigorously inspected by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and approved by the WCA to ensure that they operate safely and professionally

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Coaching Wales Coaching Unit, Sport Council for Wales
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW
0845 045 0904 coachingwales@scw.co.uk

 

North Wales

    Name   Address, Phone and Email
    National White Water Centre

Non-residential. Camping close by. Half day, 1 day, 2 day and week long courses, inc. series of half-days and days. Min. age 12. 4 star and above, inc. journeying. Facilities for people with disabilities. White water. Kayaking & canoeing students generally provide own equipment. White water rafting.

Canolfan Tryweryn, Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7NU

01678 521083

Water Information Line: 01678 520826

info@rivercoaching.co.uk

info@ukrafting.co.uk

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Plas y Brenin
National Mountain Centre

Residential facilities. Half day, 1 day, weekend and week long courses, incl. canoeing as part of multi-activities holiday and courses for parent(s) and child(ren). All abilities, min. age 14. Placid, white water, harbour, estuary, sea and surf. Kayaks & canoes. People with disabilities welcome but no special facilities.

Capel Curig, Conwy. LL24 0ET

01690 720214

info@pyb.co.uk 

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Arthog OEC

Residential facilities and camping. Half day, 1 day, weekend and week long courses, inc. canoeing as part of multi-activity holiday. All ages, beginners to advanced, and journeying. Facilities for people with disabilities. Kayaks & canoes. White water rafting.

Andy Hall- Head Teacher
Borough of Telford and Wrekin's
Arthog Outdoor Education Centre
Arthog, Gwynedd LL39 1BX
www.arthog.co.uk - andy@arthog.co.uk

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Blue Peris
Mountain Centre

Residential facilities. Half day, 1 day, 2 day, evening & week long courses, incl. series of evenings, half days and days, generally for group bookings. Beginners to 4 star (proficiency) of all ages. People with disabilities welcome but limited special facilities. Placid & white water grade 1-2, harbour, estuary, sea and small surf. General purpose and sea kayaks, and canoes. Sea kayaks can be hired but insurance required by users. Rafting.

Dinorwic, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 3ET

01286 870853

mail@blueperis.co.uk

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Canolfan Conway Centre

Residential facilities available. Half day, 1 day, 2 day, evening & week long courses, incl. series of evenings, half days and days. Educational residential courses where canoeing is part of a multi-activity course. All age ranges and abilities. Facilities for people with disabilities. Placid and white water, harbour, estuary, sea and surf. Kayaks & canoes.

Llanfairpwll, Anglesey. LL61 6DJ.

01248 714501

admin@canolfanconway.u-net.com

    J J Canoeing & Rafting Ltd

Non-residential - camping available nearby. Half day, 1 day, 2 day and week long courses, inc. series of eves, half-days and days, and canoeing as part of a multi-activity course. All ages and abilities - beginner to advanced. Placid and whitewater to grade 3 and above. Kayaks & canoes. Rafting.

Mile End Mill, Berwyn Road, Llangollen LL20 8AD - 01978 860763

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Plas Menai National Watersports Centre

Residential facilities available. Evening, half day, 1 day, 2 day and week long courses, incl. series of evenings and half-days and days, and canoeing as part of activities holiday. All ages and abilities, beginners to advanced, including journeying. Courses for parent(s) and child(ren). Facilities for people with disabilities. Placid and white water, harbour, estuary, sea and surf. Kayaks.

Llanfairisgaer, Caernarfon, Gwynedd. LL55 1UE

01248-670964

plas.menai@scw.co.uk

   

Pro Adventure

Non-residential. Canoeing as part of a multi-activity course. All abilities, inc. journeying, min. age 10. Facilities for people with disabilities. Placid & white water, harbour and estuary. Kayaks & canoes.

23 Castle Street, Llangollen LL20 8NY - 01978 860605

sales@proadventure.co.uk

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RYG Outdoor Education Centre

Residential facilities. 2 day (weekend) and week long courses, including canoeing as part of a multi-activity holiday. All ages and abilities, incl. journeying. Placid and white water, harbour, estuary, sea and surf. People with disabilities welcome but no special facilities. Kayaks and canoes. White water rafting.

Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7ET

01678 520395

rhosyg@aol.com

C   Surf-Lines Adventures

Non-residential. Half-day, 1 day, weekend and week-long courses, and canoeing as part of multi-activity course, for all ages and abilities. Facilities for people with disabilities. Placid and white water to grade 3 and above, harbour, estuary, sea and surf. Kayaks and canoes. Hire facilities available, incl. use of boats away from centre.

Y Glyn, Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4EL

01286 879001

info@surf-lines.co.uk

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Loel Collins

 

3 Rhiwbach Terr, Cwm Penmachno, Betws y Coed, LL24 0SA

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Nick Cunliffe

 

4 Trefelin Cottages, Llandegai, Gwynedd, LL57 4LH

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Nigel Dennis

 

ASSC, Porthdafarch, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 2LP

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Phil Eccles

 

'Faith', Ralph Street, Borth y Gest, Porthmadog, Gwynedd,

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David Evans

  Cwm Pennant Mountain Centre, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd LL51 9AQ
I     Chris Forrest   Inspirational Coaching
Jasmine Cottage, Llanrug, Caernarfon LL55 4RA Tel: 01286 650559
Mobile: 07779 592689 Email: chrisforrest_coach@yahoo.co.uk

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Ray Goodwin

 

Pen-y-Felin Bach, Cynwyd, Corwen, LL21 0LN

01490 412130

Ray@RayGoodwin.com

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'Spike' Green

 

Mount Ochr Cottage, Yr Ochr, Froncysyllte, LL20 7RS

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Andy Hall

 

Coed Mawr, Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, LL37 2QH

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David Higgins

 

90A Ronald Ave, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9EU
Email c.higgins1@btinternet.com

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Peter Jones

 

38 Maes Alltwen, St Gwynans, Penmaenmawr, Gwynedd, LL34 6UA

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Dave Luke

 

Abercaseg Farm, Abercaseg, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3PN

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Paul O'Sullivan

 

Llys Gwilym, Tal y Bont, Conwy, LL32 8SF

I     Olly Sanders   Glanarfon Isaf, Llanallgo, Moelre, LL72 8NE Tel: 01248 410877 ollysanders@aol.com

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Bill Taylor

 

Cae Canol Cottage, Fachwen, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 3HD

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    Lara Tipper   07793 817155

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Dave Torrington

 

2 Tyn Llan, Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 3LE

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Fiona Whitehead

 

2 Beach Cottages, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0RT

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Alan Williams

 

Cae Helygen Farm, Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7YG

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Chris Wright

 

1 Tyddyn Pwyth, Ffordd Brynsiencyn, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

 

Mid Wales

    Name   Address, Phone and Email

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Plas Pencelli OEC

Residential facilities and camping. 1 day, 2 day (weekend) and week long courses, incl. canoeing as part of multi-activity holiday . All ages from beginners to proficient (4 star), incl. journeying. Placid and white water grade 1-2. Kayaks & canoes. Daily and weekly hire facilities.

Plas Pencelli OEC, Pencelli, Brecon, Powys LD3 7LX

01874 665241

mail@plaspencelli.co.uk

    Wye Valley Canoe Centre

Residential facilities. Half day, one day and weekend courses, including canoeing as part of multi-activity course. Beginners and improvers and journeying. Facilities for people with disabilities. White water grade 1-2. Kayaks and canoes. Hire facilities, including use of boats away from centre.

The Boat House, Glasbury-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5NP

01497 847213

email: info@wyevalleycanoes.co.uk

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33 Purdey Close, Hunters Ridge, Port Road West, Barry CF62 8NT

01446 749447
07970 871711

escape.routes@btopenworld.com

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Maes y Lade OEC, Tregoyd, Brecon LD3 0SS

01497 847287

martin@maesylade.co.uk

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Tom Peacock

 

Storey Arms OEC, Libanus, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NL

01874 623598

storeyarms@cardiff.gov.uk

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Dave Proctor

 

Capel Bethania, Cwm Cownwy, Llanwddyn, Powys, SY10 0NJ

 

West Wales

    Name   Address, Phone and Email

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Llain Activity Centre

Residential facilities. Half and 1 day, evening, weekend and week long courses, including series of half days, days or evenings and canoeing as part of a multi-activity holiday. All ages, incl. parent(s) and child(ren). Introductory to intermediate and journeying. Facilities for people with disabilities. Placid & grade 1 white water, harbour and sea. Kayaks and canoes.

Llanarth, Ceredigion,
SA47 0PZ

01545 580127

Llain@btopenworld.com

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Pembrokeshire Activity Centre

Princes Trust

1 day, 2 day (weekend) and week long courses incl. canoeing as part of multi-activity course. All ages, beginners and to proficiency (4 star) and journeying.. Facilities for people with disabilities. White water to grade 2, harbour, estuary and sea. Kayaks & canoes.

Cleddau Reach, Pembroke Dock, Pembs. SA72 6UJ - Tel: 01646 622013

pac@princes-trust.org.uk

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Pendine Outdoor Education Centre

Residential facilities & camping. Half day courses, for beginners and improvers of all ages and journeying People with disabilities welcome but no special facilities available. Placid & white water grade 1-2, estuary, sea and surf. Surf skis and canoes.

Pendine SA33 4PF

01994 453659

rholland@camrthenshire.co.uk

   

CMC Pensarn Harbour

Residential facilities. Half day, 1 day and weekend courses, including series of half-days and canoeing as part of a multi-activity holiday. All ages, introductory to proficient (4 star). Facilities for people with disabilities. White water grade 1-2, harbour, estuary and sea. Kayaks & canoes.

Llanbedr, Gwynedd LL45 2HS

01341 241718

office@cmcpensarn.org.uk

      National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre

Residential facilities. Half day, 1 day and week long courses including canoeing as part of multi-activity holiday, for organisation's members. Min. age 14. People with disabilities welcome but no special facilities. Beginners and improvers (2 star) and journeying. Placid water, harbour and estuary. Kayaks and canoes.

Llanbedr, Gwynedd LL45 2PX

Tel: 01341 241 554

llanbedr_at@lineone.net

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Outward Bound Wales

Residential facilities. Half day, 1 day, 2 day, evening and week long courses, incl. series of days, half days and evenings, and canoeing as part of multi-activity course. All ages and abilities. People with disabilities welcome but no special facilities available. Estuary, sea and surf. Kayaks & canoes.

Aberdovey, Gwynedd LL35 0RA

01654 767464

enquiries@outwardbound-uk.org

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Preseli Venture

Residential facilities. Half day, 1 day, 2 day (weekend) courses, incl. canoeing as part of multi-activities programme. Adults only - beginners and improvers. Harbour & sea. Kayaks.

Parcynole Fach, Mathry, Haverfordwest, Pembs. SA62 5HN

01348837709

info@preseliventure.com

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Sealyham Activity Centre

Residential facilities and camping. Half day, 1 day, evening and weekend courses, inc. canoeing as part of multi-activity course and journeying. Beginners to intermediate (3 star) of all ages. Courses for parent(s) and child(ren). People with disabilities welcome but no special facilities. Placid and white water - grade 1-2; harbour, estuary, sea and surf. Kayaks and canoes.

Wolfscastle, Haverfordwest, Pembs

01348 840763

sealyham_enquiries@btconnect.com

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TYF Adventure

Residential facilities. Half day, one day, 2 day (weekend), evening and week long courses, incl. series of days and half days, canoeing as part of multi-activity holiday and courses for parent(s) and child(ren) - ages 8 to 80. All abilities. People with disabilities welcome but no special facilities. Harbour, estuary, sea and surf.. Kayaks, including sit-on top. Hire facilities available for use in locality.

1 High St, St Davids, Pembs SA62 6SA

01437 721611

play@tyf.com

C     West Wales Wind Surf & Sailing

Non-residential, camping available. Half day, one day and weekend courses, incl. series of half days and days, canoeing as part of multi-activity holiday and courses for parent(s) and child(ren). Beginners to intermediate (3 star). May be able to accept people with disabilities. Kayaks. Hire facilities.

Dale, Nr Haverfordwest, Pembs
SA62 3RB

01646 636642

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Dave Brown

 

TYF, 1 High Street, St Davids, Pembs SA62 6SA

01437 721611

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Nick Hurst

 

Parcynole Fach, Mathry, Haverfordwest, Pembs, SA62 5HN

01348837709

info@preseliventure.com

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Nigel Robinson

 

The Old School House, Carnhedryn, Solva, Pembs, SA62 6XT

 

South East Wales

    Name   Address, Phone and Email
C     Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre

Non-residential. Half day, 1 day, 2 day, evening & week long courses, inc. series of evenings, half days and days and courses for families. All ages, introductory to advanced, and journeying. Facilities for people with disabilities. Placid & white water grade up to grade 3 and above, and sea. Kayaks and canoes.

Jim Driscoll Way, Grangetown, Cardiff CF11 7HB

029 20 353912

wateractivity@cardiff-gov.uk

    Glasbury House OEC Residential facilities & camping. Half day, 1 day, 2 day, evening and week long courses, incl. series of half days, days and eves and canoeing as part of multi-activity course. All ages, introductory to journeying and courses for parent(s) and child(ren). Placid and white water to grade 3 or above. Kayaks & canoes. Glasbury, Hereford HR3 5NW
01497 847231 : admin.glasbury@redbridge.gov.uk
C   Wye Valley Canoe Centre

Residential facilities. Half day, one day and weekend courses, including canoeing as part of multi-activity course. Beginners and improvers and journeying. Facilities for people with disabilities. White water grade 1-2. Kayaks and canoes. Hire facilities, including use of boats away from centre.

The Boat House, Glasbury-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5NP - 01497 847213.

info@wyevalleycanoes.co.uk

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Bill Beynon

 

570 Gower Rd, Upper Killay, South, SA2 7DR

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Paul Donovan

 

33 Purdey Cl. Hunters Ridge, Port Rd. West, Barry, S.Glam.

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Robert Egelstaff

 

Plas Pencelli, Brecon, Powys,
LD3 7LX

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Paul Marshall

 

St Mary's Cottage, Weston under Penyard, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7

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David McEneaney

  2 Park Lodge, Walford Road
Ross-on-Wye HR9 5PU

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Paul Samuel

 

12 Dan-y-Deri, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8HR

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