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Watersports near Kings, Dolgellau
Overview
The National White Water Centre is at Bala, 20 miles from the hostel, with white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking - you can hire your equipment or get tuition. For something a bit different you can try dinghy sailing on the lake. The Mawddach estuary is great for canoeing/kayaking. There are huge sandy beaches nearby - ideal for surfing and windsurfing, you'll need to bring your own gear or drive to the hire centre 30 minutes away.
What makes it special
- Great for watersport enthusiasts
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Mountain biking around Kings, Dolgellau
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Cycling around Kings, Dolgellau
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Coed-y-Brenin
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Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
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Betws-y-Coed – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre
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Zip World - Fforest
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Zip World - Slate Caverns
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Walking and rambling around Kings, Dolgellau
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Mountain Biking in Betws-y-Coed
The Marin Trail is a world famous downhill trail, just 5 minutes ride from the hostel.
Mountain biking in Idwal
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Climbing in Snowdon Bryn Gwynant
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