Activities in Caernarfon
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Plas Menai, The National Watersports Centre
The excellent Plas Menai, The National Watersports Centre, 3 miles out along the A487 towards Bangor, offers a year-round range of water-based courses for all interests and ability levels - from sailing to power-boating, plus multi-activity courses suitable for families and youth groups. Advance reservations are mandatory. The centre also offers on-site accommodation with en-suite B&B (rooms around £30) and a bunkhouse (dorms £20).
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Cycle Routes
The tourist office has a brochure-map of Gwynedd recreational cycle routes, established by Gwynedd Council along disused railway lines. Three of these are based around Caernarfon: the 12-mile Lôn Eifion running south to Bryncir (starting near the Welsh Highland Railway station); the 4.5-mile Lôn Las Menai along the Menai Strait to the village of Y Felinheli; and the 4-mile Lôn Gwyfrai to the village of Waunfawr.
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Menai Ventures
For something with more of an adrenaline kick, Menai Ventures offers one-hour RIB (rigid inflatable boat) rides and arranges water sports activities for groups - enquire for details. All activities depend on current tidal conditions.
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Queen of the Sea
The pleasure boat Queen of the Sea offers five daily, 40-minute tours up and down the Menai Strait from Slate Quay, beside the castle.
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Beics Menai
Hires bikes (including tandems, children's bikes and child seats) and can advise on local cycle routes. Recreational cycle routes include the 12.5-mile Lôn Eifion (starting near the Welsh Highland Railway station and running south to Bryncir) and the 4.5-mile Lôn Las Menai (following the Menai Strait to the village of Y Felinheli).
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Plas Menai
The excellent National Watersports Centre, 3 miles out along the A487 towards Bangor, offers a year-round range of water-based courses for all interests and ability levels (sailing, power-boating, kayaking, windsurfing) plus multi-activity courses suitable for families and youth groups. Advance reservations are necessary. The centre also offers B&B accommodation (singles/doubles £45/70) and a bunkhouse (dorms £25). Bus 1A (Caernarfon to Bangor) stops here.
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GreenWood Forest Park
This 7-hectare adventure park with a slew of rides and activities is underpinned by a strong green ethos. Grab a ride on the Green Dragon, the world's first people-powered roller coaster. It's signposted from the A487 near Y Felinheli, 4 miles northeast of Caernarfon.
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