9 of the best places to paddleboard in North Wales

What better way to spend a day than by heading out with the paddleboard and going for a relaxing paddle around a secluded lake or in the ocean?

In North Wales we are spoilt for choice when it comes to where you can go paddleboarding.

From the picturesque beaches on Anglesey and popular lakes in Snowdonia (Eryri) to paddling round the Great Orme or up the River Dee, there are great spots for paddleboarding all over North Wales. 

So it can be hard to choose the best place to go. 

If you are an experienced paddleboarder looking for a new place to go, or a novice starting out looking for somewhere to start, don't worry, AllTrails has you covered.

There are some amazing locations for paddleboarding in North Wales. (Image: Canva)

AllTrails is one of the most trusted and used outdoor platforms/apps in the world. 

Using their expertise and feedback from over 50 million followers, they have come up with the best-rated paddleboarding routes in North Wales.

Best places to go Paddle Boarding in North Wales

According to AllTrails these at the nine best places to go paddle boarding in North Wales:

LLyn Tegid (Bala Lake) - Gwynedd

Difficulty: Easy

Permit required: Yes

Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route around Bala Lake.

Llyn Gwynant - Gwynedd

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Permit required: Yes

Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route around Llyn Gwynant.

Llangollen Canal (Horseshoe Falls to Chirk) - Gwynedd

Difficulty: Easy

Permit required: Yes

Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route around Llangollen Canal.

Mawddach Estuary - Gwynedd

Difficulty: Easy

Permit required: No

Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route around Mawddach Estuary.

Bala Lake is one of AllTrails top rated places for paddleboarding in North Wales. (Image: Getty Images)

Llyn Padarn - Gwynedd

Difficulty: Moderate

Permit required: No

One paddleboarder, commenting on AllTrails, said: "Awesome lake, free parking, free to launch."

Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route around Llyn Padarn.

Conwy Estuary - Conwy

Difficulty: Moderate

Permit required: No

Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route around Conwy Estuary.

Park in the Past Lake (Fagl Lane Quarry) - Denbighshire

Difficulty: Easy

Permit required: No - but must pre-book.

Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route around Park in the Past Lake.

River Dee (Farndon Bridge to Chester) - Denbighshire

Difficulty: Easy

Permit required: No

Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route around River Dee.

Llyn Geirionydd - Conwy

Difficulty: Easy

Permit required: No

Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route around Llyn Geirionydd.

Be sure to plan your trip before going out paddleboarding. (Image: Canva)

SAFETY WARNING: AllTrails says to "ensure you have all the appropriate safety equipment and licenses before setting out". 

Some areas will require extensive planning before visiting for paddle boarding and may even require permits.

In some places on the list, the water can get very rough during poor weather, so always check the forecast before setting out.

Some of the paddleboarding locations may also require participants to be at a particular skill level, so be sure to check the AllTrails website before setting off.