White Water Tubing – Llangollen
Posted on 15. Aug, 2012 by Dan Collins in UK
Have you ever wanted to go White Water rafting but don’t have 5 friends that you totally trust with your life while you’re hurtling down rapids surrounded by crazy scary rocks in a rubber boat? Well I’ve got some super-awesome-cala-fragalistic-expelliarmus news for you… now you can do it on your own.
Yes folks this tale I tell you is true, “But how do you know this, you crazy Welsh man?!” I hear you say. Because I’ve done it. Oooooh yes. Thanks to the White Water Tubing team down in Llangollen there’s now an awesomely adventurous day out to be had in the white water rapids of North Wales.
Last month (I know I’m crazily behind with telling you about this) myself and 3 friends from work decided we wanted to try and kill ourselves something new and adventurous. The last time we wanted to try something new and adventurous it was a day out zorbing but some idiot went biking the day before, came off the bike and dislocated his leg, hip and wrist while breaking his other arm. Needless to say I didn’t leave the house the day before going tubing
We were booked in for the AM slot which suited us perfectly as once we’d finished we could enjoy an ice-cold brewski in the sun. The company provided us with some wetsuits and changing facilities (they even allowed me to take my GoPro with me – on the rapids, not in to the changing rooms) and before we knew it we were off in the back of a mini-bus with a driver called Dave (possibly).
‘Dave’ dropped us off further up the river where we had a short safety briefing from the instructors followed by a small walk to the edge of the water. One of the exercises we had to practice before getting in to the river was jumping back in to our tubes in case we fell out. I can only imagine what the passers by must have thought when the saw a group of adults flapping around on the grass in black wetsuits trying to belly-flop their way in to a tube. Sea-lions at the zoo comes to mind.
Anyway, as for the rest of the trip goes I’ll hand you over to the video below. The GoPro was attached to my helmet so I’m sorry for moving my head around so much. The battery also died about ¾ of the way through the trip (must charge it fully next time!). So without further ado, take it away Tina (if your internet is fast enough you may want to change the quality settings of the video to full-HD, so much better!):
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Sarah Gosford
19. Aug, 2012
Wow. I was looking at doing this with my mum but wasn’t sure. Your video has 1000% confirmed it for us it would be worth the money. Thanks!
Dan Collins
19. Aug, 2012
Yeah man it’s so worth the money! Epic day out. If you go for the morning slot then take a trip to the aquaduct once you’re done. Sit in the beer garden and have a beer or ten!
Tom Green
19. Aug, 2012
That sounds amazing, Dan! Just shows how much Wales has to offer! I may have to give this a go when I’m up North next
– Tom.
Dan Collins
19. Aug, 2012
Yes mate. Wales may be small but we know how to do adventure! I’m looking at going white water rafting soon. Should be EPIC!
WanderingSally
21. Aug, 2012
I;ve done the whole lazy river thing in a rubber ring but this looks way more epic than that…… Wish they did this close to where I live. Makes me want to come to the UK even more now! xx
Dan Collins
25. Aug, 2012
Aha! Yeah this was more epic than a lazy river.
Jen Casey
24. Aug, 2012
Good lord this looks exciting! Sign me up for the next time you do it!!!
Dan Collins
25. Aug, 2012
I want to do White Water rafting next with a few of my mates! Think that would be pretty cool to do again.
RTWbp
25. Aug, 2012
Sweet video bro!
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Dan Collins
25. Aug, 2012
Cheers man! First attempt on the water with the GoPro
Shame it fogged up a little.
Cath Ellis
28. Aug, 2012
I saw this on the groupon website but didn’t book it in time, i Am hoping they put it up again soon because its really something I wouldn’t mind trying. Cudos on the video it’s really good!! – Cath x
Dan Collins
28. Aug, 2012
Thanks, Cath
Even if you can’t find it on Groupon it’s worth paying the full price 
Hellzbellz
30. Aug, 2012
Amazing video Dan!! Love the song lol. Next time you go let me know, I want to come! xx
Dan Collins
30. Aug, 2012
Will do
Dan Graham - Wild Swimming & Open Water Coaching in North Wales
30. Aug, 2012
North Wales is a great adventure playground for all sorts of stuff – paddleboarding, climbing, biking, you name it… you have some of the best area in the country to do it.
My personal favourite – wild swimming!
Dan Collins
31. Aug, 2012
Never been Wild Swimming… what does that entail?
Simon Lee
13. Sep, 2012
Have not been to Wales before but we love water rafting:) What is the best season for water rafting in Wales?
Simon Lee
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Dan Collins
14. Sep, 2012
October-March (When the rains are at their worst!) But considering it’s Wales… the rain tends to come at all times of the year.
Simon Lee
15. Sep, 2012
Thanks for your recommendation Dan, we are planning for a cross countries visit to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to to have fun with our family there:)
Simon Lee
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Ryan
07. Oct, 2012
Best summer pastime ever! I miss going down the rapids in a tube so much. It is also far more dangerous than most people give it credit for, so it is good to see you made it out in one piece. Were the wet suits necessary? Or more of a comfort thing?
Great pics and video!
Ryan
Dan Collins
09. Oct, 2012
The waters were a bit too cold to go in without them. The UK isn’t known for its warm weather!! ha
Daniel Meloy
07. Oct, 2012
That is so awesome! I love to go white water rafting. I’ve only gone a couple of times, but every time I absolutely loved it. It is such a thrill to go riding quickly down a powerful river, seeing the country in ways you simply can’t see from dry land. Sounds like a very exciting adventure you went on. Keep on living the high life!
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Dan Collins
09. Oct, 2012
Yeah man! I’m going White Water rafting in two weeks with the same company. Should be sweeeeet!
BArclay
25. Nov, 2012
Looks epic dude.