Maria Leijerstam

After 15 years of running Mini Burn, I have lots of ideas about where it could go next. Rather than making those decisions on my own, I'd like your help. On Saturday 29th August, I'm inviting 20 families to spend the day with me at Llantrithyd Park in the Vale of Glamorgan. The purpose of the day isn't simply to take part in a Mini Burn—it's to help shape its future. We'll start the morning with a short introduction to Mini Burn, how it came about and some of the ideas I'm currently...

G et this in your diary now — the Penllyn Mini Burn Adventure Race 2026, one of the most exciting family adventure races in the UK, takes place on Saturday 6 June 2026. £30 per child £21 per child £60 per adult £42 per adult Super Early Bird but only for the first 50 entries! Set within the stunning Penllyn Estate in Wales, this multi-sport family adventure event returns with the same much-loved course, a plethora of exciting challenges, and a one-in-a-million outdoor adventure day for...

Delivering proper off-road conditions and plenty of smiles, we welcomed 64 runners to the January Burn Trail Run to run an undulating, fully off-road course through one of the most beautiful parts of South Wales. It was a rare opportunity to explore the historic deer park and experience the beauty of nature up close. Most runners were treated to deer sightings, with several reporting a stag too—always a special moment and a reminder of just how unique this course is. Even more exciting, two...