Tree Top Adventure

High above the Conwy Valley, you're suspended among the treetops with nothing but a harness and your nerve between you and the forest floor. Tree Top Adventure is an aerial assault course strung between ancient oaks and pines - the sort of place that makes you question your fitness levels the moment you clip in.

It's genuinely thrilling. You're navigating rope bridges, Tarzan swings, and zip lines that actually feel properly quick, not the patronising crawl you might expect. The course caters well to families with kids old enough to handle heights, though adults without a head for vertigo might find themselves taking it rather slowly. Teenagers who fancy themselves adventurous tend to throw caution to the wind and absolutely love it.

The whole experience takes roughly two to three hours, depending on how long you dawdle and whether you're the type to psyche yourself up before each obstacle. It's a proper workout, even if you're reasonably fit. Betws-y-Coed sits nearby if you need supplies or a warm drink afterwards.

If you're camping or glamping in the area - Snowdonia Glamping Holidays is just 2.7 miles away - this slots in nicely on a rainy afternoon or when you want to break up a holiday built around hiking and scenery. Don't expect it to be the highlight of your trip unless heights genuinely thrill you, but for an hour or two of adrenaline, it's worth the drive.