North Wales is amazing for a range of outdoor activities, I spend a lot of time up there Kayaking, especially near Old Colwyn at Rhos on Sea, there is a stretch of beach there that runs about 2 miles, its fantastic for kayaking.

You should remember to launch from the left hand side of the pier as there are rules on the water to where motor and sail power can go. If you go right of the pier you will find a few Jetskis and the odd powerboat, having said this it is usually a really quite bay so it rarely matters where abouts you go (although to stay within the rules I should point them out for you)

Rhos on Sea is especially good when the tide is going out/coming in on a stormy/windy day where you can have some amazing fun in the surf, admittedly you get thrown out a few times but as long as you have your paddle leash and a leash to you kayak (that I tie round my ankle) you will always be able to retrieve your kayak!

Just be careful to keep your eye on the tide it comes in quite quick and if its rough weather then the waves wash up the wall and when really bad often come over on to the road, make sure you aim for one of the launch pads, that way even if the tide is in there are places you can stil get out (making it a safe place to kayak). There are always people walking up and down the beach here or the prominade so you will be guaranteed to be seen, again this makes Rhos on Sea a safe option to kayak.

Rhos on Sea

There are many places within Betws Y Coed and Snowdonia, natural lakes etc that are beautiful on a sunny day, lots of wildlife and very peaceful. I must admit though, I do prefer the rougher weather where you can have some fun fighting with the waves.

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I’d be really interested to hear of any places that would be great for kayaking around this area, so please leave me some comments!