Snowdonia can boast probably the best canoeing environment in the U.K., and offers an unrivalled destination for paddlers of all abilities. White water rivers and mountain lakes, sea cliffs, surf beaches and tidal races - there are endless possibilities within easy reach of Llanberis.

White water options abound in Snowdonia, from classic touring rivers such as Llugwy, Glaslyn and Conwy to famous test pieces such as the Ogwen, Lledr and Fairy Glen.

Freestyle paddlers will find guaranteed tidal play spots

at the Swellies and Stanley Embankment, whle dedicated hair boaters can search for gnarly creeks among the Snowdonia mountains.

It's not all about extreme action, with the tidal estuaries of the Conwy, Mawddach, Dyfi and Dwyryd a haven for open boaters and flat water tourers.

Sea paddlers are spoiled for choice in Snowdonia. Our world-class sea kayaking coastline offers endless scope, from the monster tide races of Penrhyn Mawr and N.Stack to the surf beaches of the Lleyn and the committing offshore trips to Bardsey and the Sherries