The weather may not have been up to much these past few days in Snowdonia but we have been assured that the sunshine will be back for the long bank holiday weekend! A sunny summer bank holiday, imagine that! But we can certainly dream, and plan for a gloriously hot and sunny weekend.

But, just what to do with a lovely hot summer weekend? Here in Snowdonia there are hundreds of options for days out – attractions, museums, heritage sites, beaches, mountains and parks. But, if you fancy adding a little adventure to your weekend, then look no further than the glorious area of Snowdonia and all it has to offer.

Here’s our guide to the best Snowdonia Bank Holiday Adventures…..

• Fly through the air at Zip World – Zip World is fast becoming one of North Wales’ most sought after days out, thanks to it’s record breaking zip wires. Here’s your chance to zoom through the air at over 100mph and witness views that will take your breath away…. go fly at Zip World…. Find out more here
• Deeper Underground – but if it’s the dark and secretive underground world that is more your thing then you’ll love the Bounce Below experience. This awesome adventure is set deep underground in a disused slate cavern, and is a series of enormous trampolines, all joined together by slides and nets. Wow! More information here
• Surfing in Snowdonia – you don’t need the right wind conditions or even a trip to the coast for this awesome surfing experience. Surf Snowdonia is the world’s first commercial artificial surfing lake and the UK’s only artificial surfing lake. Have an incredible surfing experience here, and it’s suitable for all abilities. Find out more here
• Climb any mountain – if you’re after a more traditional type of adventure then why not head into the hills and mountains that Snowdonia is famous for and tackle on of the beautiful peaks? Of course there’s Snowdon, but there are tens of other quieter peaks to explore. Try Cadair Idris, Cnicht, the Moelwyns, Siabod or the Carneddau. Why not explore Mother Nature’s own adventure playground…. just stay safe out there!
• White Water Rafting – If water based adventure is more your thing then the National White Water centre near Bala will be just the ticket to unleash your inner adrenaline junkie. And all this rain we’ve been having recently will mean that the adventure is even bigger and better! More details here
• Bike Adventures – and if you’re after an adventure on two wheels then there is loads of choice too. From the easy cycle trails of the Mawddach Trail to the challenging routes at Coed y Brenin, there’s something for every cyclist in Snowdonia!
• And last but certainly not least is the very latest in outdoor adventure – Stand Up Paddleboarding. This unique way of exploring the coastline is fast becoming one of the big adventure trends of 2016 and you can try it right here in Snowdonia. See here for more details