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If speed is what you’re after, Velocity at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry takes things to the extreme. You’ll soar head-first across a breathtaking blue lagoon at speeds that can exceed 100mph. It’s the closest you’ll get to flying without wings - and the views of the Snowdonia peaks make it even more unforgettable.
📍 Drive time from Famau View Farm: ~1 hour 15 minutes
👟 Minimum age: 10 | Weight/height restrictions apply
⭐ Top tip: Book well ahead - this one is hugely popular!
Experience the thrill of flying through the treetops on the Fforest Coaster - a gravity-fuelled alpine adventure twisting through lush woodland in Betws-y-Coed. You control the speed as you zoom, dip and wind through the track, making it perfect for both thrill seekers and younger adventurers.
📍 Approx. 45 minutes from Famau View Farm
🎢 Rider-controlled speed - go slow or go full adrenaline
👨👩👧 Family-friendly with multiple rides included per ticket
A brilliant way to enjoy the beautiful forest surroundings… at high speed!
Race down the UK’s only mountain cart track at Quarry Karts, where gravity does all the work. Navigate bends, drops, and wide-open straights as you descend the historic slate quarry with breathtaking views across Snowdonia.
📍 Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes from Famau View Farm
🏎 Three-wheeled carts built for speed and control
⛰ Stunning scenery - if you can take your eyes off the track!
Perfect for competitive friends and families looking to try something truly unique.
Just a short drive from Famau View Farm, Llandegla Forest is one of North Wales’ top spots for mountain biking and outdoor adventure. The trails are beautifully designed with routes for every confidence level, from beginner-friendly greens to fast, technical reds and blacks that will challenge even the pros. Hire bikes onsite or bring your own, then refuel in the award-winning café after an adrenaline-filled ride through the pines.
📍 Approx. 20 minutes from Famau View Farm
🚴♂️ Trails ranging from easy to expert
☕ Excellent café & bike hire available
Further into Snowdonia lies Coed y Brenin, the UK’s first dedicated mountain biking trail centre - and still one of the very best. Its long, spectacular routes take riders deep into rugged woodland and rocky mountain terrain, offering plenty of technical challenges and thrilling descents.
📍 Approx. 1 hour away
🔥 Famous for long, technical trails
🎒 Great adventure base with visitor centre & facilities
For adrenaline on the water, head to Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) - the largest natural lake in Wales and a hub for aquatic adventure. Surrounded by mountain scenery, it’s the perfect place to try something new or level up your skills.
Whether you’re gliding across the lake on a paddleboard or powering through white-water rapids nearby, there’s a watersport for every kind of thrill seeker.
📍 Top watersport spots close to Famau View Farm:
⭐ Tip: Lots of activities are weather-dependent - pre-book to avoid disappointment!
There’s no better way to take in the lush greenery and rolling hills of North Wales than this. Several local stables offer guided treks through bridleways, farmland, and open countryside - giving you a relaxed but adventurous way to explore the beautiful Clwydian Range and its panoramic views.
📍 Closest stables: approx. 20–30 minute drive from Famau View Farm
🐎 Suitable for beginners to advanced riders
⭐ Top tip: Sunrise or sunset rides deliver the most magical views!
If you’re looking for something completely different, Bounce Below is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable experiences of your trip. Set inside a vast underground slate cavern at Zip World Llechwedd (Blaenau Ffestiniog), this mind-blowing attraction features a series of giant bouncy nets, slides, tunnels, and walkways - all suspended high above the cavern floor.
The whole place is illuminated with vibrant neon lights, making it feel like a secret underground playground. Whether you’re travelling with kids or embracing your inner child, it’s impossible not to have fun here.
📍 Drive time from Famau View Farm: ~1 hour 20 minutes
👟 Suitable for ages 7+
⭐ Top tip: Wear comfy/active clothing - there’s a lot of bouncing involved!
