Llyn Padarn

A lovely lake on the border of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, n a nice day the lake is used by families with Kayaks, Paddle Boards etc but no motorised boats are allowed on the lake. Many bring their own but you can hire them also, I was there to try and get some Landscape Photography practice, mainly of the famous “ Lone Tree “ which I’ve seen many lately call the “ Lonely Tree “ for some reason, I’d never heard it called that until last. The only problem when the weather is nice is it’s so busy, which made taking photos hard work, I’m not happy with any of the photos I got as I seemed to rush things as I wanted some along Exposure images, not easy with, mainly kids going in and out of the frame, they were only enjoying themselves and as I was on a short break with my wife we had no intention of getting up early, travelling the 30-40 miles from where we were to get there before the crowds, that’s something I’ll have to do by myself.There’s plenty of Pay and Display Car Parks but if you look on the map here and head for one of the three near the Lone Tree, just search for the Lone Tree Cafe and they are on the right hand side, these are FREE but are not tarmac covered so may get muddy on wet days so may not be suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs etc but even the Pay and Display ones are not expensive.Enjoy your visit!!!

Great place for kayaking and paddle sport. Views are stunning. Just get some decent shoes for the lake, very very sharp rocks. If you are using an inflatable kayak, then launch in the deep water.

The lone tree is lovely but not what we were expecting, foolishly I guess I thought we would have to hike to the location but it’s actually right off the main road in Llanberis and less than a minutes walk from the car park, getting the shot is just positioning yourself right, then you can make it as magical, or not, as you want ! Took a photo of my daughter and also a pull back so you can see the landscape.

very pretty lake with a lovely woods and view around it. do a part of trekking here and quite enjoyable

Seems to be free parking, loo access nearby, perfect for camping or paddle boarding. Lovely coaches who work nearby!I believe there is also a cafe not too far away, in walking distance one of the staff members were telling us about, so during work hours that is good for toilets or some food.

A large, beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. A lovely walk to do if you're staying nearby. Takes about 2-3 hours.

I spent a couple of days swimming at Llyn Padarn this September, and was hugely impressed by how well the lake and the surrounding country park are presented and taken care of. The lake itself is wonderfully clean and fresh, and the local management plainly take a lot of care to ensure a high standard of water quality.It's a brilliant location for outdoor activities, underneath Snowdon and right next to the small town of Llanberis.The lakeshore has been carefully sculpted and presented, with many sensibly-placed car parks, play areas and pathways near the town - then merging into more 'natural' bays and 'beaches' around the shallow lagoons. There's excellent access to the water for swimmers, canoeists and kayakers, plus a handy toilet block within sprinting distance.Plenty of picnic tables and secluded 'groves' among the trees make this a wonderful location for a relaxing afternoon if you just want to lay back and watch the wildlife.Alternatively, a paved cycleway provides a level footpath along the lakeshore if you want to take a longer walk - I walked the length of the lake and around to the steam railway, then back again in about two hours.Overall, the whole area was extremely clean. Plenty of other people around who were friendly and we exchanged greetings. Very little litter or dog mess.I'll definitely be back for a longer stay and to explore more of the area.Very impressed.

Amazing place to take the family. Perfect for paddle boarding, picnics and BBQs. All surrounded by the stunning mountains of Snowdonia.

Not the prettiest lake in Wales, as it's quite built up with industry and excluded from the National Park. However, the views towards Snowdon, the magnificent Llanberis Pass and the fact that it is a natural lake, more than make up for it. There are also activities and amenities close by, plus ample parking, which is a bonus for any tourists.

Me and friends regularly come here kayaking. It's a really nice and relaxing place to kayak. You can swim in this lake, and it's apparently one of the cleanest in Europe. If I could live closer to this lake I certainly would as coming out here seems to help me de-stress.