Contacts and Links
In here we will be adding a huge amount of links to clubs, organisations, on-line resources and much more.
Up & Under's Favorite Links
Run Walk Crawl Ultra Marathon
Based
in South Wales we are a group of keen trail, ultra runners and
triathletes providing challenging, exciting, adventurous events in
beautiful locations. We currently host the Gower Ultra 50, South Wales
Trail Half Marathon, South Wales 100 and the Brecon to Cardiff Ultra and are developing
trail runs and challenge events in and around the South Wales area. Run
Walk Crawl is the event trading name of Aspire Adventure.
South Wales Climbing Wiki
The is the definitive online source of rock climbing and winter climbing information for Gower and S.E. Wales areas. Regularly updated it features a wealth of trad and sport climbing on coastal and inland limestone and sandstone crags and quarries and winter climbing throughout the South Wales Valleys and Brecon Beacons National Park.
Hawk Associates 
Hawk Associates provide business support
and development training courses working with a range
of high profile national organisations, as well as many small and
medium enterprises across the UK from a base in South Wales. They focus on developing Businesses, Teams and Individuals
through our portfolio of Training, Coaching and Development programs.
OnTrack Fitness
If spending your evening in an air conditioned gym is what you love then
you’re in the wrong place! However if the thought of fresh mountain
air, incredible views and a huge sense of achievement sounds more
appealing then we can help.
Formerly known as the Welsh International Climbing Centre or (WICC) the Summit Centre
climbing wall is located in the Taff Bargoed Valley, 10 minutes from
the Quakers Yard exit off the A470 and under an hour from the centre of
Cardiff. It is built on the site of the former Trelewis drift mine.
The
climbing wall itself is awesome being up to 18 metres high with some
enormous overhangs on it's former international competiton wall
centrepiece. Throughout the centre there are over 180 routes plus
extensive bouldering. The centre also has a man-made caving system with a
waterfall inside.
You are assured a warm welcome
from very friendly helpful staff and a climb on some long impressive
routes all in a relaxed atmosphere.
Forest of Dean Canicross
A friendly group that like to run in the Forest of Dean meeting most Sundays mornings and wednesday and friday evenings in the forest for a 7-10km social run and cake. They cater for a wide variety of abilities and breeds (from small terriers to Malamutes), so regardless of what dog you have, and your ability you will be welcome to join them.
Cragfit
An indoor climbing centre in Rassau just off the Heads of the Valleys Road midway between Merthyr Tydfil and Gilwern providing a variety of climbing angles to challenge climbers of all abilities all in a friendly relaxed environment.
Mountain and River Activities Ltd
Mountaineering, hillwalking, rock climbing, gorge walking, caving, bushcraft and first aid course provider based in the Brecon Beacons who specializes in midweek and weekend courses plus overseas treks to places like Kilimanjaro.
South Wales Mountaineering Club
Our favourite customers provide a great service to the South Wales climbing and mountaineering community. Not only are they highly active with loads of experienced members they are also very welcoming to new members, beginner and experienced alike. One of the most popular features of their website is the South Wales Guidebook Wiki which has up to date info and topos on all crags in this area which has had masses of development since the previous printed guide. Members of the club are elligable to extra discount when purchasing in store at Up and Under.
Get ready for a breathtaking new attraction, combining an exhilarating active outdoor challenge with a completely unique perspective on the English Capital. This unforgettable 90 minute experience will take you on an uplifting expedition across the roof of the world's most popular entertainment venue enjoying spectacular 360 degree views of London from a viewing platform in the centre of the roof of the O2 Arena, before finishing with a thrilling descent back to base to complete your adventure.
Activity supplier based on Gozo providing Day Tours, Activity Holidays, Outdoor Activities, Cultural Tours, Malta Tours, and Group Events. Also includes
topos for climbing on the Island of Gozo by Xavier Hancock and the infamous
Stevie Haston.
Check out South Wales photographer Mark Salter's website for climbing, nature and landscape photography with a South Wales bias in all formats from greetings cards to framed prints.
Alternatively you can see or buy a wide range of Mark's work with us in our stores or on this site in our Mark Salter Images section of the catalogue.
South Wales Bolt Fund
The SWBF is a charitable trust fund recently set up with the help of the BMC. Their aim is to promote sports climbing in South Wales by raising funds for the development and re-equipment of in-situ protection on crags designated for sports climbing under the terms of the current bolt policy. Check out how you can help or take a look at some of the new crag topos.
You can get hold of Topos for new crags and recently revamped crags in A4 laminated format from Up and Under outdoor gear and at the same time support the South Wales Bolt Fund by putting £3 a piece in their collection jar.
Topos include: Quarry X1, Mount Pleasant, Navigation, Morfa Bychan, South Wales Winter Climbs, Dyffryn Wood Quarry, Pwll Du Quarry, Watch House East, Dinas Rock, Witches Point, Foxhole Cove, Taffs Well Main and Castle Quarry.
Cardiff International White Water
Cardiff International White Water (CIWW) will be the very first on-demand white water rafting facility in the UK, and is already attracting the attention of people looking for an adrenalin fuelled, white water adventure. Adventurers at all levels of ability will be able to experience and enjoy this world-class facility situated at the heart of the International Sports Village in Cardiff Bay. CIWW will also offer flat water areas for those looking for a more sedate challenge. Experience rafting and other paddle sports from the mild to the wild in a safe and fun-filled environment with something for everyone.
Fancy paddling a demo boat at the Cardiff International White Water Centre then why not drop into Up and Under Watersports, the canoe and kayak store @ Cardiff Marine Village CF11 8TU to pick up one of our fleet to try out for the day. Click here for further info and demo boat listings.
Arran Wild Walks
Lucy Wallace is one of our ex. staff members that has moved away from the area but still retains strong links with Up and Under and the outdoors in general. Contact Lucy and her website www.arranwildwalks.co.uk for Mountain Leading and Local Guiding on the Isle of Arran. Lucy runs a wide range of outings and courses including specific outdoor skills training workshops and wildlife tours both on and offshore around the Isle of Arran area.
JM Spate Analytics
JM Spate Analytics or drjess.com is our old staff member Jess Spate who has moved to new pastures after developing her IT skills with us (her PhD in data mining might have helped a bit) and now runs an up and coming but already well respected Web Analytics business. Contact Dr. Jess for all your web optimization needs and enquiries.