Lakes and lagoons
Inland, our lakes and rivers also overflow
with aquatic action. Bala’s Llyn Tegid, the
largest natural lake in Wales, is a major
watersports centre. It’s close to the River
Tryweryn, a torrent that guarantees white
water and white-knuckle rafting thrills at the
National White Water Centre, where anyone
who doesn’t mind getting wet can have a
go. There’s even – would you believe? –
inland surfing. Surf Snowdonia, the world’s
first inland surfing lagoon, opens in the
Conwy Valley in 2015.
Try kayaking on beautiful Llyn Gwynant near
Beddgelert or Llyn Padarn at Llanberis. Other
watersports lakes include Llyn Geirionydd
hidden away in the Gwydyr Forest, Llynnau
Mymbyr near Capel Curig, Llyn Trawsfynydd
and Llyn Brenig near Cerrigydrudion. Llyn
Brenig, home to the UK’s highest sailing
club, has wind that’s perfect for learning the
ropes or competitive sailing.