Providing outdoor activities in Monmouthshire, the Brecon Beacons, Gloucestershire,
Herefordshire, Malvern, Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley

welcome to your next adventure!

We’re specialists in outdoor adventure activities across the Wye Valley, the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog), and beyond.

Whether you’re looking to scale a cliff, build a raft, or wade through wild Welsh gorges, we design tailored outdoor experiences for groups of all ages and abilities.

Our services go beyond just thrills. We’re here to help you step into the moment, connect with nature, and experience something unforgettable – whether that’s under a waterfall, on a mountain top, or around a campfire.

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Simon Nunn
5 days ago
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Loads of fun, my work colleagues and I had a great time adventuring up the river with Nathan and Bev. Our group spanned a range of individual experience from keen novices to experienced climbers and mountaineers, all were challenged and well supported with their individual needs. We found their guidance gave us the confidence to push ourselves whilst always feeling safe under their expertise in this environment.
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Rick Turner
5 days ago
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A very enjoyable day out, fording rivers, sliding down waterfalls and jumping into deep pools. I did this with work colleagues but will be coming back with my family.
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Amy Dobson
5 days ago
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Such a great time! 10/10
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David Sheppard
8 days ago
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It was really awesome and nafan was a good leader and kept me very safe! I had such a good time I will tell all my friends at work to go - Dave aged 27
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Andy Davies
19 days ago
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Me and my son had a great time gorge walking. Lots of fun and fantastic scenery. Richie was a great tour guide/instructor.
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GBC18
20 days ago
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What a great experience! Even though the water levels were unprecedentedly low we still had a wonderful time with a few big jumps whilst gorge scrambling. Rich our guide was great and Nathan was very helpful and responsive.
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B Alex
20 days ago
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Nathan organised two days of activities for out scout group's summer camp. Both the climbing and the gorge walking were fun, safe and exciting for all abilities and ages. We have done several summer camps and the gorge walking was one of the best things we've ever done closely followed by the rock climbing.
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Mark Skrabski
21 days ago
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Exhilarating activity, brilliant and knowledgeable guide. An easy choice for an experience. Can't wait to do it again.
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Martin McGhee
28 days ago
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What an amazing day we had! Highly recommend this fun filled activity for the family. Great introduction into gorge walking for my children. They haven’t stopped talking about it. Nathan was amazing and encouraged the kids to step out of their comfort zone to do some amazing and unforgettable activities. Highly recommend
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Lucy Rose
28 days ago
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@lifechangingactivities A massive thank you to Nathan at Gorge Walk Wales for all the local knowledge on his website, the ease of booking and clarity about reservation logistics. Our guide, Scott, was fantastic! Judged our abilities well and tailored to gorge walk perfectly for our family group. Thank you so much for helping us make wonderful memories!
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Ben Alexander
24 August 2026
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Exceptional Outfit Nathan organised two days of activities for out scout group's summer camp. Both the climbing and the gorge walking were fun, safe and exciting for all abilities and ages. We have done several summer camps and the gorge walking was one of the best things we've ever done closely followed by the rock climbing.
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Mark S
23 August 2026
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Amazing route 1 with an amazing guide! Exhilarating activity, brilliant and knowledgeable guide. An easy choice for an experience. Can't wait to do it again
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Martin M
16 August 2026
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Gorge walking What an amazing day we had! Highly recommend this fun filled activity for the family. Great introduction into gorge walking for my children. They haven’t stopped talking about it. Nathan was amazing and encouraged the kids to step out of their comfort zone to do some amazing and unforgettable activities. Highly recommend
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Nina H
10 August 2026
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Brilliant Day We had such a great day . Nathan was such a great instructor. Really good fun would highly recommend for a family day out.
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George N
5 August 2026
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Brilliant adventure with an outstanding guide We had an amazing first gorge walking experience at Mellte Waterfalls and couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the sport. The route had a brilliant mix of jumps, dives, and fun games, making it exciting from start to finish. My favourite part was the 7.5 m jump – it was a real adrenaline rush and something I'll remember for a long time. Nathan was an excellent guide. He gave clear, confident instructions throughout and struck the perfect balance between being firm on safety while keeping everything relaxed and fun. At no point did we feel pressured to do anything beyond our comfort level, but his encouragement helped us build confidence and try more than we thought we would. The whole experience was really well organised. Everything ran punctually and efficiently, the equipment was great, and having a waterproof camera to capture the best moments was a fantastic touch. We came away with some brilliant photos to remember the day. We'd absolutely recommend this experience to anyone, whether it's your first time or you're looking for a fun outdoor adventure. Thanks again to Nathan for making it such a memorable day!
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James M
5 August 2026
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Great stag activity Went for a stag do and, despite the water level being very low, there was still loads to do and was really enjoyable. The team were all friendly and engaging and made the experience. The organisational aspect was very accommodating to balance out my poor communication and flip flopping.
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Climber211246
5 August 2026
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Gorge walking We had a brilliant experience with Nathan. We were a family of two adults and four children (8-13). From the start it was clear Nathan was professional, safety focused, yet always working hard to ensure we all had fun. We were sliding down rocks in the river, climbing through gorges and leaping into waterfalls. We all had a fantastic time and would highly recommend the experience to everyone. Thank you Nathan!
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Elizabeth H
22 July 2026
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Fabulous Fabulous day Nathan was very patient with us older gorge walkers and made the experience fun and enjoyable. I was proud that I could still climb up and over rocks and jump from 5/10ft into pools below. Thank you
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Maze
20 July 2026
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Fabulous day. We had a fabulous day. Great fun. Very well organised - safety was a high priority, so you felt safe and in good hands. A lovely experience and a good way to challenge yourself.
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kazz g
3 July 2026
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Amazing opportunity Nathan and his team at Life Changing were incredibly supportive and helpful in helping me organise a climbing opportunity with my school Bishop Perowne. We had an amazing day with all the children asking to go again. Already in contact and planning the next one! Thanks Nathan!

our activities

Click the links below for more details on any of our activities.

rock climbing

caving

gorge scrambling

raft building

survival skills

walking

team challenge

Our credentials

Life Changing Activities is a trading name of Always Outdoors Ltd., an AALA registered company.

 All our of activities are fully insured with Activities Industry Mutual Limited.