FAQ's

Preseli Venture answers your most frequently asked questions on our outdoor adventure activities and adventure sports. You will also find answers to common questions about the specific activity weekend holiday breaks featured in the Adventure Zone.

1. Are the instructors qualified?
2. Am I insured to take part in these activities
3. Can I wear my glasses when coasteering?
4. Can I wear my own wetsuit?
5. Do I need to be fit?
6. Are there any restrictions regarding who can join in?
7. Do I need to have done it before?
8. Will you pick me up from the train station?
9. How do I book?
10. When do you run these events?
11. Do you run these events mid week?
12. Can I come along on my own?
13. What if the weather is bad?
14. Will I be safe?
15. Can I bring a group? Is there a group discount?

1. Are the instructors qualified?
All of our guides and instructors are experienced and fully qualified with National Governing Body Awards for the adventure activities, First Aid, and surf life-saving certificates, and they regularly take part in comprehensive in house training. They are committed to providing exciting yet safe activities that bring new challenges to the group and individual.
Preseli Venture provides high quality specialist equipment including wetsuits and safety kit.
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2. Am I insured to take part in these activities
Preseli Venture have full public liability insurance for the adventure activities. We can provide you with personal adventure travel insurance at very reasonable rates, please contact us for more details.
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3. Can I wear my glasses when coasteering?
Yes, if you don't have contacts you can wear your glasses. It's a good idea to buy a retaining strap for your glasses before you come.
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4. Can I wear my own wetsuit?
You are welcome to wear your own kit, so do bring it along, but it's best to check its suitability with our experienced instructors when you get here.
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5. Do I need to be fit?
We ask that you have a reasonable general level of fitness, for example you can run up and down the stairs without feeling faint or overly short of breath. You do not have to be superman or superwoman!
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6. Are there any restrictions regarding who can join in?
We welcome adults of 18 years and over. The activities are open to everyone, you don't need to have previous experience and you don't need to be particularly 'outdoorsy', just come equipped with a 'go for it!' attitude and the need to experience something new! Participants should have a reasonable general level of fitness and will be asked to fill in a medical declaration form on arrival at the lodge. All participants need to be able to swim to take part in the water-based activities.
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7. Do I need to have done it before?
No experience is necessary to take part in any of the activities, but if you have done a little bit before then that's great too. Our qualified and friendly instructors will help you get the most out of whatever activity you are doing - whatever your level of experience.
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8. Will you pick me up from the train station?
Yes we offer free train station pick ups on certain trains on Friday night, Sunday afternoon, and Bank Holiday Mondays. See the How to Find us Section for more details.
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9. How do I book?
If you know what you would like to do you can book on line in the reservations section. If you want to check availability for a particular event or break, or would like us to put together a special package for you then you can call or e mail us. Don't forget to check the Preseli Venture special offers and availability page for lastminute availability and hot prices!
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10. When do you run these events?
We run 'Adrenalin Cocktail' adventure breaks and 'Wicked Liquid' coasteering breaks most weekends of the year. We timetable 'At Sea with the Seals' and 'Ocean Cream' about once a month, please call or e-mail us for dates.
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11. Do you run these events mid week?
We can run any of these events mid week if you have a group of 6 or more people. If you don't have a big group then let us know your requirements and we can try and link you up with some like minded adventurers! We are happy to tailor make adventure packages to suit you, just let us know when you want to come and stay and what you would like to do, and we will do the rest!
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12. Can I come along on my own?
Yes, most weekends are a mix of individuals, couples, and groups. The emphasis on every weekend is fun and adventure in a comfortable and beautiful setting, you'll soon settle in!
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13. What if the weather is bad?
With over 100 miles of stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park coastline in bad weather we can always choose a more sheltered location.
Like anywhere in the UK surfing sessions are surf dependent, we always have our fingers crossed for some clean waves rolling in from the Atlantic Ocean, and more often than not we get them! In the event of 'no surf' we always provide an alternative water based activity.
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14. Will I be safe?
We at Preseli Venture assume that our clients understand that there is risk involved in the activities that we provide.
High energy natural environments such as the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are constantly changing; wind, rain, surf, ocean waves, gravity, wildlife and multi-tactile surfaces combine to produce an environment from which risk can never be totally eliminated.
The exhilaration and adventure of exploring such environments is what Preseli Venture is all about. We seek to minimize and manage these risks by providing relevant equipment and experienced, qualified instructors who are supplied with up to the minute weather forecasts, trained in risk assessment and operate according to the sports governing body guidelines and in-house procedures.
It is up to you to listen carefully to what they say, and act upon their instructions.
We believe that Adventure, in all its diverse forms, is an essential component of many people's lives, we want you to take care, and have a good one!
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15. Can I bring a group? Is there a group discount?
Yes, groups very welcome! For each group of 10 the group organiser gets a half price place, or you could share the discount between your group members. We are a popular group venue and we have plenty of experience in helping people organise their fellow adventurers; from sending event details to your friends, to filling in booking forms, answering any questions, and taking payments.
Let us take the pressure off of you - so you can concentrate on looking forward to a weekend of unadulterated fun and adventure!