Making a
splash
There’s no better time to get out in the water than when the sun in shining… We uncover some of the best places to practise your favourite watersport this summer.
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Criccieth Multigolf
MÔR in Porth Eirias
Picture this. A perfect lozenge-shaped lagoon roughly the size
boarding and kayaking, and is suitable for all ages. It offers
of six football pitches (well, everything has to be measured
single-seater and family kayaks, as well as various sized
in football pitches) set in the lush green Conwy Valley at the
paddle boards. Beginners are welcome, with a full safety
foothills of the mountains of Snowdonia. Adventure Parc
briefing provided before going out on the water. Criccieth is
Snowdonia is a world-class destination to explore, take on
rapidly becoming one of North Wales’ paddle boarding hotspots,
adventure or simply admire and enjoy this magnificent part
so try it for yourself, paddle beneath Criccieth’s famous castle
of the world. Surrounding the surf lagoon which sits central
and see if you can spot a dolphin!
to the parc, there is a range of award-winning adventures, experiences, and modern accommodation.
Further up the coast and MÔR is a new pop-up shop based in Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay. It has joined the established Bryn
There are few places on the planet where you are guaranteed
Williams bistro and Evolution Bikes there with parking &
perfect consistent surf, but as good fortune would have it one
facilities for customers and easy beach access to get straight
of them is in North Wales. Surf Snowdonia at Adventure Parc
onto the water.
Snowdonia is a world-first inland surf lagoon and the only guaranteed surf break in the UK. Waves roll at 90-second
This dedicated stand up paddle board shop plans to make
intervals, with dedicated zones for beginner, intermediate and
“the most popular water sports movement in the world” more
advanced surfers, the perfect place to get on board, whatever
accessible to everyone living in and visiting the area. MÔR
your age or ability. Providing everything you need from safety,
sells a range of iSUPs from top brands including Shark, JOBE,
guided tuition, equipment led by a talented and friendly team of
Anomy, Sandbanks Style & Aqua Marina.
passionate people. You can surf with or without instruction, and slots are bookable by 60 or 90 minutes. Prices start from £35
Paddle board essentials and spares are also available, including
for an adult, and £25 for a child.
carbon & fibreglass paddles, fins, electric pumps, leashes and buoyancy aids. Stock up on the essentials for a day on the sea
If however you’d rather get out in the sea, then look no
with items from wetsuits and sunscreen to changing robes and
further than Criccieth Multigolf – and don’t be confused by its
towels.
name! Situated on the clifftops of the Criccieth coastline, with breathtaking views across to Harlech and beyond, Criccieth
So there’s no excuse not to give a watersport a try this summer
Multigolf offers a range of water activities, including paddle
as North Wales is really making waves! n
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