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Britain is packed with exhilarating action adventure sports. From kite-surfing to sea kayaking, zip-lining to white water rafting, the British Isles not only provides the perfect terrain, we also have activity centres and guides who are ready to turn your yearn for excitement into an unforgettable adrenaline-packed adventure.

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Nine adrenaline-fuelled activities

Get your heart racing with some of Britain’s best thrill-seeker adventures.

An airborne view at record speeds, soar over Welsh quarry lakes on the world’s fastest zip-line.

Zip World Velocity 2

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Zip World, zip lining at Penrhyn Slate Quarry
Zip World Velocity 2

Just an hour from South London and you could be among the sea breeze and the golden dunes of Camber Sands. Take the plunge and try out the thrill-seeking sport of kite-surfing.

The Kitesurf Centre

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Landboarding, Kite Surfing Centre
The Kitesurf Centre

Get up close and discover the striking Scottish coast and its wildlife in a sea kayaking tour. peaceful and intimate way.

Sea Kayak Scotland

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Kayaker, in a red kayak, going over raging rapids
Sea Kayak Scotland

A fun-fulled way to try white water rafting, whether you’re dipping in for the first time or are a seasoned adrenalin-loving rafter.

National White Water Rafting Centre

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People wearing wetsuits and helmets paddling down a rapid
National White Water Rafting Centre

Hangloose and hold tight at England’s fastest zip wire in Cornwall’s scenic Eden Project.

Explore Hangloose Adventure Eden Project

Hangloose

Two people suspended on a zipline above the Eden Project
Hangloose Adventure Eden Project

Limber up those wrists and get hurling some axes - all within the safety of Scotland’s specific sports centre, of course.

A.C.E Target Sports

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Jack's Axe throwing at A.C.E Target Sports
A.C.E Target Sports

Clamber across wave-swept rocks, swim through gullies and jump off ledges while coasteering in Cornwall.

Cornish Rock Tors
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Cornish Rock Tors

Take to the waves and head inland for some serious surfing thanks to Bristol’s innovative inland wave-creating lake.

The Wave

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Surfing at the Wave Garden
The Wave Bristol

Take the skies on England's longest zipline, the Skywire or try Aerial Trekking for thrilling high ropes.

Visit Hangloose Adventure Bluewater

Hangloose

Four people suspended on ziplines at Hangloose in Bluewater, Kent
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater

An airborne view at record speeds, soar over Welsh quarry lakes on the world’s fastest zip-line.

Zip World Velocity 2

@zip_world

Zip World, zip lining at Penrhyn Slate Quarry
Zip World Velocity 2

Just an hour from South London and you could be among the sea breeze and the golden dunes of Camber Sands. Take the plunge and try out the thrill-seeking sport of kite-surfing.

The Kitesurf Centre

@thekitesurfcentre

Landboarding, Kite Surfing Centre
The Kitesurf Centre

Get up close and discover the striking Scottish coast and its wildlife in a sea kayaking tour. peaceful and intimate way.

Sea Kayak Scotland

VisitBritain/Nadir Khan

Kayaker, in a red kayak, going over raging rapids
Sea Kayak Scotland

A fun-fulled way to try white water rafting, whether you’re dipping in for the first time or are a seasoned adrenalin-loving rafter.

National White Water Rafting Centre

Crown copyright (2011) Visit Wales, all rights reserved

People wearing wetsuits and helmets paddling down a rapid
National White Water Rafting Centre

Hangloose and hold tight at England’s fastest zip wire in Cornwall’s scenic Eden Project.

Explore Hangloose Adventure Eden Project

Hangloose

Two people suspended on a zipline above the Eden Project
Hangloose Adventure Eden Project

Limber up those wrists and get hurling some axes - all within the safety of Scotland’s specific sports centre, of course.

A.C.E Target Sports

@a.c.e_target_sports_isleofskye/@lynnekennedyphotography

Jack's Axe throwing at A.C.E Target Sports
A.C.E Target Sports

Clamber across wave-swept rocks, swim through gullies and jump off ledges while coasteering in Cornwall.

Cornish Rock Tors
Awaiting image
Cornish Rock Tors

Take to the waves and head inland for some serious surfing thanks to Bristol’s innovative inland wave-creating lake.

The Wave

lifeoutthere.photography

Surfing at the Wave Garden
The Wave Bristol

Take the skies on England's longest zipline, the Skywire or try Aerial Trekking for thrilling high ropes.

Visit Hangloose Adventure Bluewater

Hangloose

Four people suspended on ziplines at Hangloose in Bluewater, Kent
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater

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