Family attractions · North Wales
Canolfan Tryweryn
Canolfan Tryweryn is the National White Water Centre for Wales, and is based near Bala in north Wales. In 1986, it developed the first commercial white water rafting operation in the UK. The centre is
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) · 6.4 km
About
Canolfan Tryweryn is the National White Water Centre for Wales, and is based near Bala in north Wales. In 1986, it developed the first commercial white water rafting operation in the UK. The centre is home to paddlesport National Governing Body Canoe Wales.
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Canolfan Tryweryn is the National White Water Centre for Wales, and is based near Bala in north Wales. In 1986, it developed the first commercial white water rafting operation in the UK. The centre is home to paddlesport National Governing Body Canoe Wales.
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Background
Description
The Tryweryn is a river in north Wales. It flows from Llyn Celyn in the Snowdonia National Park and after joins the river Dee at Bala. It is one of the main tributaries of the Dee and has been dammed to form Llyn Celyn. Water is stored in winter when flows are high, and released over the summer to maintain the flow in the Dee, meaning that the river often has suitable water levels for kayakers and rafters at time of year when natural rivers throughout Wales may be too low. The dam usually releases between 9 and. The whitewater rapids have been modified by placing boulders in strategic points along the course of the river to create eddys, drops and play spots. Access to the centre requires…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9470, -3.6510
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llandderfel
- Postcode
- LL23 7NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Canolfan Tryweryn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canolfan Tryweryn?
- Canolfan Tryweryn is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL23 7NU), in the parish of Llandderfel.
- What is Canolfan Tryweryn?
- Canolfan Tryweryn is the National White Water Centre for Wales, and is based near Bala in north Wales. In 1986, it developed the first commercial white water rafting operation in the UK. The centre is
- How do I get to Canolfan Tryweryn?
- The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL23 7NU.
- How do I get to Canolfan Tryweryn?
- The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL23 7NU.
- Is Canolfan Tryweryn suitable for children?
- Yes — Canolfan Tryweryn is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.