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    • Borderlands Outdoor

    Outdoor activities in the Forest of Dean & South Wales. Book caving, climbing, bushcraft, archery or navigation training / courses now.

    Abseiling

    Abseiling Highlights

    1. AALA Licensed (Licence no. L36017)
    2. Abseil 90 feet
    3. Best location for your South Wales abseiling adventure

    Activity Description

    Abseiling in South Wales is one of the most thrilling adventurous activities going! Adventurers from Cardiff, Bristol and Birmingham can try abseiling within an hour or so of home.

    Abseil 90 feet!

    We have the best locations South Wales abseiling adventure. There are plenty of spots to choose from, so we can cater for adventurous children and adults alike. The rock faces vary from 20 to 90 feet in height so there’s something for every daredevil!

    We regularly use the Llangattock Escarpment, high above the Usk Valley as a site for South Wales abseiling. This is a stunning location with wide ranging views across the Black Mountains.

    Great with Mates

    Abseiling in South Wales is a fantastic way to bond with friends and family. The shared experience of any adventure helps to bring people together, so this is also a fun and engaging activity for corporate groups to enjoy.

    Charity Abseiling

    Abseiling in South Wales is a fantastic fundraising activity. We can organise a bespoke day for groups large and small. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

    Activity Combos

    Groups can chose to spend a half day in South Wales abseiling with us and top up to a full day of activities with an activity combo. Rock Climbing and Caving can both take place in the same area or we can put on Archery and Bushcraft at other sites to create a unique experience you’ll never forget!

    Abseiling near Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham

    Our abseiling venues in South Wales are  around an hour from Bristol and Cardiff. Only 1.5-2 hours from Birmingham, abseiling in the Forest of Dean and South Wales has to be one of the best located adrenaline adventures around! 

     

    Contact us to find out more and plan your activity now.

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    Abseiling Highlights

    1. AALA Licensed (Licence no. L36017)
    2. Abseil 90 feet
    3. Best location for your South Wales abseiling adventure

    Why Borderlands?

    Hanging Around

    Learn the ropes with our experienced abseiling instructors. We only work with qualified and experienced rock climbing professionals, so you can be assured of the best care for your activity. We’ll help you to kit up before teaching you how to manage your own abseil rope. Our instructors know how it feels to be on the edge, so they’ll be there to support you all the way, even if you feel nervous.

    Fully insured and licensed

    At Borderlands we take our responsibilities seriously. That’s why we hold public liability insurance to the value of £10m. We’re AALA licensed to provide adventurous activities to children and young people (licence number L36017). All of our instructors hold an in date, outdoor-specific first aid qualification.

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    Abseiling Highlights

    1. AALA Licensed (Licence no. L36017)
    2. Abseil 90 feet
    3. Best location for your South Wales abseiling adventure

    What You Need/Extended Info

    South Wales Abseiling Venue Information

    Our Abseiling sessions take place at the Llangattock escarpment in South Wales. Please check your pre-activity information carefully to confirm the venue.

    How long will the activity last?

    We run half day (typically 9-12.30 or 1.30-5) or full day abseiling sessions. Timings include the approach to and from the cliffs, which is a rough and uneven track. This usually takes around 20 minutes in each direction but varies depending on conditions underfoot and personal fitness. The number of turns you get at abseiling depends in part on your group size: smaller groups will have more turns in the same time than a larger group would have.

    What should I wear for Abseiling?

    Footwear must be well fitted, secured to the foot and have a good tread capable of dealing with mud, rocks and slippery surfaces. Footwear worn should provide a good level of support and protection across the foot from rocks both underneath and on top of the foot. In some cases supple walking boots or ‘adventure/outdoor’ shoes could be worn. Old trainers, daps, wetsuit booties and sandals with insufficient tread are not appropriate. If you do not have appropriate footwear you will not be allowed to participate in the activity. If you have your own climbing shoes, you could bring these if you choose but still need appropriate footwear for the walk down to the cliff along uneven and slippery tracks. Long sleeved tops and trousers are advisable to help protect you from scuffs and scrapes. Waterproof clothing should be brought if rain is expected as there is little shelter once away from the car park.

    What do I need to bring?

    If you need / use any medication such as asthma inhalers or emergency auto injectors for allergies, these must be brought with you. We’re unable to take participants who have declared any emergency medication unless they have it with them on the day. There is a café on site close to the car park, but it’s advisable to bring a snack and drinks for during the activity. Sun cream may be advisable depending on the weather forecast.

    Am I fit enough?

    The activity is physically demanding in nature and involves walking along rough and uneven ground to reach the start point as well as a rough climb back up from the bottom. If you have pre-existing medical conditions that may be aggravated by this, you must declare them to us in advance of the activity. It is a condition of our insurer that the following are not permitted to participate in our abseiling activity:

    • Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs
    • Anyone who is knowingly pregnant
    • Anyone who has had an operation within the past twelve months that, through participating, could aggravate the object of the operation
    • Anyone undergoing medical treatment for an ailment that may be aggravated, including but not limited to high blood pressure, epilepsy, back problems, neck problems or any heart condition
    • Anyone suffering from any other condition that may be aggravated

    If there is any doubt regarding your fitness to participate or whether your condition could be aggravated by your participation we will ask you to provide written confirmation from a GP or healthcare specialist that you are not considered at risk by participating. Participants under the age of 18 must have signed consent to take part from their own legal guardian in advance of the activity.

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    Abseiling Highlights

    1. AALA Licensed (Licence no. L36017)
    2. Abseil 90 feet
    3. Best location for your South Wales abseiling adventure

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    Abseiling Highlights

    1. AALA Licensed (Licence no. L36017)
    2. Abseil 90 feet
    3. Best location for your South Wales abseiling adventure
    Available Dates Include

    Abseiling taster session

    Start: 07/06/26
    End date: 07/06/26


    Start: 10/05/26
    End date: 10/05/26


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    Tip: Don’t forget to read the Need to Know section to find out what you need to bring along with you

    Schools, Families, Teams, Charity
    Up to 10 persons
    Llangattock Escarpment
    Steep climbs up rough tracks
    Can run in most weather conditions
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