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.
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 for Llyn Gwynant.
Llangollen Canal (Horseshoe Falls to Chirk) - Gwynedd
Difficulty: Easy
Permit required: Yes
Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route for Llangollen Canal.
Mawddach Estuary - Gwynedd
Difficulty: Easy
Permit required: No
Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route for Mawddach Estuary.
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 for Llyn Padarn.
Conwy Estuary - Conwy
Difficulty: Moderate
Permit required: No
Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route for 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 for 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 for River Dee.
Llyn Geirionydd - Conwy
Difficulty: Easy
Permit required: No
Visit the AllTrails webiste for a paddleboarding route for Llyn Geirionydd.
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.
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