S-MAX Extreme

Month: August 2008
Where: Newquay, Cornwall, England
Why you should go: Hotrock Coasteer offer half-day (£40) or full-day (£55) coasteering courses on a rocky section of shoreline near Newquay called The Gazzle. The Hotrock team encourage their victims to climb cliffs, throw themselves off rocks and swim through old smugglers’ caves.
Contact info: hotrockcoasteer.co.uk; 01637 878743

Month: September 2008
Where: Anglesey, Wales
Why you should go: With its rocky coastline and choppy seas, the island of Anglesey has some of the best coasteering in the UK. Snowdonia Adventures know exactly where to combine the climbing, jumping and swimming.
Contact info: snowdonia-adventures.co.uk; 01286 879044

Month: October 2008
Where: St David’s/Freshwater East, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Why you should go: TYF is based in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park – not that you’ll have much time to observe the wildlife, what with all the cliff-climbing and water action. ‘When it gets rougher, hold on to your hats,’ the organisers warn. ‘It can be a rollercoaster ride!’
Contact info: tyf.com; 01437 721611

Month: November 2008
Where: Lochmaddy, North Uist, Western Isles, Scotland
Why you should go: If you’re going to explore Britain’s coastline, why not get as remote as you possibly can? The island of North Uist is in the Outer Hebrides, far enough away from civilisation that no-one will hear your screams of fear.
Contact info: uistoutdoorcentre.co.uk; 01876 500480

Month: December 2008
Where: Newquay, Cornwall, England
Why you should go: Ever wondered what it’s like being a Marine? Wonder no longer: Cornwall-based Fremington Adventure Centre now offers hardcore coasteering courses run by ex-military types. The four-hour course includes transport by inflatable, sea cave swimming and cliff ascent.
Contact info: fremingtonadventure.com