Wales boasts some dramatic natural landscapes that are uniquely suited to active outdoor pursuits. New Zealand gets all the fame for being an outdoorsy haven for adventure seekers, but off-the-radar Wales has a lot to offer in this department too. It’s a surprisingly stunning, slightly quirky country with a range of world-class sporting options – including a few that are a bit off the wall. Check out these 10 sports, some weird and some wild, that you should try when in Wales.

1. Bog Snorkeling

You may not see this event in the Olympics any time soon, but “bog snorkeling” is developing a bit of an international following. It began, as many wacky ideas do, over a few pints at a Welsh pub. The World Bog Snorkeling Championship takes place each August in Powys, in the Waen Rhydd Peat bog not far from Llanwrtyd Wells. Participants don snorkels, fins and optional wet suits to cavort in a wet and muddy bog trench, completing two 55 m lengths using only legs to propel forward.

2. Coasteering

Pioneered in Wales, coasteering is a high energy adventure sport involving swimming, rock scrambling, cave-exploring, cliff jumping and other exhilarating actions to traverse a coastal terrain both in and out of the water. The Welsh cliffs and coastline around Pembrokeshire, Anglesey, Glamorgan and the Gower Peninsula are ideal for this kind of adr.en.aline rush.

3. Man vs. Horse Marathon

If competing against mere humans is no longer a challenge for you, why not try upping the ante to vie against a horse? The Man vs. Horse marathon is in its 35th year, pitting two legs against four in an arduous 24 mile trek through the hills and dales, forests and countryside around Llanwrtyd Wells (of bog snorkling fame) in mid-Wales.

4. Mountain Biking

Wales has established itself as a mountain biking мᴇccᴀ. There are about 600km of natural trails, purpose built single-tracks, downhill tracks, all weather trail centers, freeride hotspots and skills parks throughout the country, many around the breathtaking Brecon Beacons. There’s something for all ability levels, from beginner paths for families to pro racer challenges, many with uplift services so you can focus on the downhill rush. Passionate pedalers should try Coed-y-Brenin, Antur Stiniog and Afan Forest Park for a wide range of cross-country treks and back-country trails featuring all the jumps, pumps, berms and rollers you could ask for.

5. Kiteboarding

With its lengthy coastline and steady breeze, Wales is an ideal setting to try kiteboarding (also known as kitesurfing). This relatively new watersport is a combination of wakeboarding, windsurfing and paragliding. It’s like surfing with a windsock above you, so you can catch some air as you carve through the water. There are several reputable kiteboarding schools around Porthcawl, Swansea, the Gower, Tenby and Angelsey where you can learn the basic skills in a day or two. While the temperature might not be as comfortable as the Caribbean, a wetsuit or drysuit will keep you out on the Welsh waters for an exhilarating day harnessing the wind and the waves.

6. Surfing

There are some stunning sandy beaches, rocky coves and reefs in the area and there are plenty of surf schools around to help you get up to speed in the sport. Llangennith is one of the most popular surf spots in Britain, famed for its wave action around the Three Peaks.

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