intermediate
Llanberis, Wales, United KingdomLlyn Padarn
Llyn Padarn is a glacial lake up to 29 m deep beside Llanberis, with the Llanberis Lake Railway running along its far shore. It was designated a bathing water in 2014 and was rated Excellent in 2025. The south-western shore by the Lonely Tree, a short walk from the water sports centre car park, is an easy place to get in; watch for rowers and kayaks.
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Latest reading · SwimScore 69/100 (Good swim) for a typical swimmer: air 8°C, wind 15 km/h, UV 0. Updated .
Know before you go
- Getting in
- Most of the lake is owned by Gwynedd Council and forms part of Padarn Country Park. Kayaking, rowing and sailing are allowed; powered craft need permission.
- Parking & transport
- The Lonely Tree on the south-western shore is a short walk from the Llanberis Water Sports Centre car park.
- Water quality
- Designated bathing water since April 2014; classified Excellent in 2025 (Welsh Government / Natural Resources Wales).
- Who swims here
- A lakeside sauna opened on Llyn Padarn in October 2024.
- Watch for
- Shared with rowing boats, kayaks and sailing boats (Bangor University Rowing Club trains here)
- Deep water: up to 29 m
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, gov.wales
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Details
- Location
- Llanberis, Wales, United Kingdom
- Type
- lake
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 53.1269, -4.1330