Activity safety

Spending time on or in the water is a great way to enjoy the amazing locations that Wales has to offer. Undertaking water-based activities is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors, be active, learn new skills and most importantly have fun. However, with every activity comes a certain level of risk, and these risks should always be considered before undertaking any activity in or on the water.

We recommend always following the Water Safety Code, which involves firstly risk assessing your surroundings and then applying the steps of the code at all times. Please select your activity from the grid below.

Water Safety Wales is currently developing resources to cover a number of additional topics, these webpages will be updated in due course.