Bala Adventure and Watersports
Bala Adventure and Watersports is based in Bala, Gwynedd, and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
Bala Watersports offers the adventure and excitement of outdoor pursuits, to individuals, families, schools and groups. Our highly skilled and qualified instructors will ensure you have a fantastic time, whether you’re a complete beginner, have some limited experience, or are on a more advanced course.
Here in Bala, North Wales, we’ve got beautiful mountain scenery, a stunning National Park, and arguably the best beginners’ and improvers’ watersports lake in the UK. Throw in great value for money, and the warm and friendly atmosphere of a family-run business, and you’re set for a wonderful time. Come and join in the adventure with us!
At Bala Adventure and Watersports you will find all of the below activities, facilities, and important information.
Activities at Bala Adventure and Watersports include:
- Walking / Hiking
- Boat Trip
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Gorge Walking / Canyoning
- Powerboat Experience
- Raft Building
- Sailing Experience
- White Water Rafting
- Windsurfing
- Archery & Camp Craft
- Climbing & Abseiling
- Mountain Biking
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking
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Open Times
Monday 10:00-16:00
Tuesday 10:00-16:00
Wednesday 10:00-16:00
Thursday 10:00-16:00
Friday 10:00-16:00
Saturday 10:00-16:00
Sunday 10:00-16:00
Open times may vary.
Contact
01678 521615
Bala Lake Foreshore
Bala
Gwynedd
LL23 7SR
Bala
Gwynedd
LL23 7SR
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Climbing & Abseiling
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
We can offer you craggy mountains or sheer slate walls to climb and abseil. We teach every level, from beginner to Spider-Man! Come and learn (or improve) your skills in Snowdonia - the birthplace of modern rock climbing!
Mountain Biking
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Whether it's a strenuous forestry single-track or a rollercoaster of glorious downhills and jaw-dropping views of our lake, we have it all! By the end of your mountain biking course, we'll have you dancing on the pedals and wishing that you lived here in North Wales!
Archery & Camp Craft
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends..." The Welsh archers were feared in Agincourt, so conjure up their spirit as you do battle with our targets. Our archery sessions are great fun, providing a sense of real achievement, with a dash of healthy competition!
Walking / Hiking
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Snowdonia is the oldest of Wales' National Parks; the majesty of Bala's lake, Llyn Tegid, and its mountain ranges of Aran and Arenig are beyond compare. Come hill walking with us - we'll extend your horizons, and show you why these volcanic hills are so loved by all who visit.
Boat Trip
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Boat trips around the lake on Bala Watersports' own 'Branwen'.
Canoeing / Kayaking
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
From gushing white water to gentle river journeys, North Wales has got it all. Whether you're improving your personal canoeing skills, or chasing qualifications, we have the right canoeing and kayaking course for you.
Half day kayaking/canoeing session
This activity gives you the chance to have a go at one of the most popluar activities here in North Wales, it will give you the chance to have a go at some skills or even a short journey on the Lake. Minimum age: 8.
Gorge Walking / Canyoning
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Gorge walking, also known as canyoning, involves abseiling down waterfalls, plunging into deep pools, bum-sliding down fast-flowing torrents, traversing slippery wet rock and experiencing the beauty of Welsh rivers. It's an experience you won't soon forget!
Powerboat Experience
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Close quarters handling, high speed manouevres, collision regulations and man overboard recovery are all part of this RYA-certified powerboating course. The skills you will acquire will be invaluable, whether your needs are commercial or pleasure-based.
2 Day RYA Powerboat Level 2
This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
Raft Building
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Guaranteed to make you laugh and get you wet! Raft building is an ideal choice for team-building or good old fashioned family fun. You'll be given all you need to design and build a vessel sturdy enough for you all to board. What will unravel first - your team or your lashings?
Sailing Experience
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Half day sailing tasters, RYA levels 1 and 2, seamanship skills, navigation and safety instruction, day skipper or boat-related first aid. Bala Watersports offers the full sailing package, in a stunning location with predictable winds.
White Water Rafting
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Experience the trip of a lifetime on one of Britain's most exciting rivers. Each raft holds a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 7 people plus a raft guide which leaves no reason for anyone to miss out. The rafting experience will give you a chance to work as a team, all needing to work together to control your raft as it glides down the rocky fast flowing white water rapids.
Windsurfing
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
An exhilarating windsurfing session is just the thing to blow the cobwebs away, as you zip across the water at high speeds. Whether this will be your first time in a harness, or you're looking to gybe again like you did last summer, we have the windsurfing course for you.