Llyn Cwellyn is a reservoir in North Wales, situated along the A4085 near Rhyd-Ddu. It was conveniently (for us) across the road from the YHA Snowdon Ranger where we were staying, which made going out for a paddle in our canoes very easy. For non-hostel residents, there is a public car park nearby - typically used by hikers heading up the Snowdon Ranger path. We were lucky to have the entire lake to ourselves on the day we decided to go canoeing. It was perhaps not a surprise, given it was a little chilly and raining that day! I was very tempted not to bother but the kids were up for it, so how could I not be as well?? They are very good at bringing good cheer to a dreary situation! It took 45 mins to get both canoes pumped up. It was our first canoeing trip since last summer, so we were a little rusty when it came to getting everything set up. One day we might buy an electric pump and get it done faster but for now, it's all about good old-fashioned muscle-power! As usual, we had a girls' boat (which Eve and I have provisionally named 'The Platypus Princess') and a boys' boat (which Simon and Jay call 'The Green Dragon'). We spent an hour and a half paddling in a loop around the edge of the lake and enjoying the peace. It's immensely soothing just drifting along, admiring the scenery and wildlife watching. Sheep were the theme of our time in Snowdonia, and we spotted many more in the fields by the lake!
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