Paddleboarding spots in Conwy
23 launch spots across Conwy
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LakeLlyn Geirionydd slipway
Conwy, WalesThis slipway sits at the southern end of Llyn Geirionydd, a natural lake in the Gwydir Forest between Capel Curig and Trefriw within Eryri National Park. Natural Resources Wales runs a free car park, slipway and toilets here and permits swimming, canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding outside a roped area, though the northern end of the lake is privately owned.
RiverTrefriw put-in
Conwy, WalesThis launch point is on the River Conwy at Trefriw, close to the site of the historic quay that made the village the largest inland port in Wales in the 19th century, when the tidal river carried vessels of up to 100 tons after downstream dredging. Trade ended with the railways and the paddle-steamer tourist trade stopped by the Second World War, though a powered boat docked here again in September 2024 for what is believed to be the first time in over 50 years.
SeaRhos-on-Sea harbour slipway
Conwy, WalesRhos-on-Sea's small harbour sits behind an offshore breakwater on Colwyn Bay, between Penrhyn Bay and Colwyn Bay town. A slipway beside the harbour and yacht club gives launching onto water sheltered by the breakwater, with kayaking and paddleboarding both noted here.
SeaRhos-on-Sea promenade slipway
Conwy, WalesA second slipway sits a short walk along Rhos Promenade from Rhos-on-Sea harbour, launching onto the same sheltered stretch of Colwyn Bay near Rhos Point, the headland dividing Penrhyn Bay from Colwyn Bay.
SeaPenmaenmawr promenade slipway (east)
Conwy, WalesA slipway on Penmaenmawr's promenade launches onto the sandy beach and Conwy Bay, with the Carneddau mountains rising behind the town and views across the bay to Anglesey and Puffin Island.
SeaPenmaenmawr Sailing Club slipway
Conwy, WalesThis is Conwy County Borough Council's listed Penmaenmawr Slipway, beside the sailing club at the western end of the promenade, launching onto Conwy Bay. Powered and non-powered craft can launch here, though jet skis are not permitted and non-members are limited to ten launches a day.
SeaPenmaenmawr promenade slipway (central)
Conwy, WalesA concrete slipway partway along Penmaenmawr promenade gives another launch point onto the same beach and Conwy Bay, between the village centre and the sailing club at the western end of the promenade.
RiverLlansannan put-in
Conwy, WalesThis put-in is on the Afon Aled at Llansannan, where the A544 crosses the river. A touring stretch of roughly 8 km runs from here downstream to the confluence with the Afon Elwy, taking paddlers around two hours.
SeaLlanfairfechan Beach slipway
Conwy, WalesA slipway with steps drops onto Llanfairfechan's pebble and sand beach, which fronts Lavan Sands (Traeth Lafan), the large intertidal sandbank between Llanfairfechan and Bangor at the mouth of the Menai Strait. The area lies within the Menai Strait and Conwy Bay Special Area of Conservation, and the tide recedes a long way from the sea wall.
SeaVenue Cymru slipway, Llandudno North Shore
Conwy, WalesThis council-run slipway on Llandudno's North Shore promenade, by the Venue Cymru arena, launches onto Llandudno Bay between the Great Orme and Little Orme headlands. Both powered and non-powered craft can launch here, though non-members are limited to ten launches a day and must register with the harbour office.
SeaTowyn Beach slipway
Conwy, WalesThis slipway opens onto the sandy beach at Towyn, part of the shared Kinmel Bay and Towyn seafront on Liverpool Bay, the part of the Irish Sea into which the River Clwyd drains. Conwy County Borough Council has raised the sea defences and added stepped and ramped beach access along this frontage.
SeaForyd Harbour slipway, Rhyl Yacht Club
Conwy, WalesThis slipway sits by Foryd Harbour Bridge at the tidal mouth of the River Clwyd, immediately alongside Rhyl Yacht Club's base on the west bank. The club has operated here since about 1880 and its members cruise along the North Wales coast and beyond.
SeaForyd Harbour slipway, Horton's Nose
Conwy, WalesHorton's Nose Lane leads to a slipway on Foryd Harbour, the tidal River Clwyd mouth between Kinmel Bay and Rhyl, facing the small Horton's Nose dune nature reserve on the opposite bank.
SeaForyd Harbour slipway (Old Foryd Road)
Conwy, WalesOld Foryd Road leads to a slipway on the west bank of Foryd Harbour, the tidal mouth of the River Clwyd that separates Kinmel Bay from Rhyl. Rhyl Yacht Club, founded around 1880, is based on this stretch of the harbour.
SeaBeacons Slipway, Conwy Marina
Conwy, WalesBeacons Slipway is Conwy County Borough Council's public launch site at Conwy Morfa, next to Conwy Marina, giving access onto the tidal Conwy Estuary. Non-powered craft, powered craft and personal watercraft can all launch here, though registration and a fee apply to powered craft. A large area for vehicles and trailers sits alongside, with portable toilets in season.
SeaConwy Marina dry dock
Conwy, WalesConwy Marina sits on the Conwy Estuary at Conwy Morfa, on the west bank of the River Conwy near where it meets Conwy Bay. This slipway and crane form the marina's dry dock and haul-out area, used for lifting and storing boats rather than as a general public launch point. The estuary here is tidal and forms part of the Aber Afon Conwy SSSI.
SeaPorth Eirias slipway, Colwyn Bay
Conwy, WalesThis slipway sits at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay's council-run watersports and events centre on the promenade, launching onto the sandy beach of Colwyn Bay. Colwyn Bay Watersports operates from the centre, offering sailing, windsurfing and paddle-boating tuition alongside canoe and kayak hire.
SeaColwyn Bay promenade slipway
Conwy, WalesA further slipway sits on Colwyn Bay's long promenade, roughly half a kilometre east of Porth Eirias, giving another access point onto the same beach that runs from Old Colwyn to Rhos-on-Sea.
LakeAlwen Reservoir slipway
Conwy, WalesThis slipway sits on Alwen Reservoir, a roughly 5 km long Welsh Water supply reservoir near Cerrigydrudion, built between 1911 and 1920 for the Birkenhead Corporation and still piping water there today. Angling on the reservoir needs a permit from the nearby Llyn Brenig visitor centre.
LakeAlwen Reservoir slipway
Conwy, WalesThis slipway sits near the eastern end of Alwen Reservoir, a Welsh Water supply reservoir near Cerrigydrudion built between 1911 and 1920 for the Birkenhead Corporation. It is roughly a kilometre from a second mapped slipway further along the same shore.
LakeLlyn Brenig launch
Conwy, WalesThis launch point is on Llyn Brenig, a Welsh Water reservoir on the Denbigh Moors whose western arm reaches into the Cerrigydrudion area. The visitor centre offers a summer self-launch option for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, and the on-site Llyn Brenig Sailing Club requires membership to sail on the lake.
RiverCapel Curig put-in
Conwy, WalesThis second put-in lies about 700 metres downstream of the other Capel Curig marker on the same Afon Llugwy whitewater run, giving access closer to the Pont Cyfyng direction. The reach is inside Eryri National Park and is graded intermediate to advanced depending on conditions.
RiverCapel Curig put-in
Conwy, WalesThis marked put-in sits on the Afon Llugwy just east of Capel Curig, on a whitewater stretch inside Eryri National Park below Llynnau Mymbyr. Guidebook sources grade the various sections from around II up to VI, with the reach near the village usually run around III to IV.
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