Video River Guide | The Tryweryn | National White Water Centre | Canolfan Dŵr Gwyn Genedlaethol
Welcome to another Kingston Kayak Club River Guide.
This guide covers the Tryweryn, from the Chipper down to Bala. This includes the National White Water Centre and the Lower Tryweryn. We've only focused on the main rapids, if you can cope with these then you'll manage the sections in between.
The usual release for the Tryweryn is 9 cumecs and this is what is showing in this video. We have annoyed each section of the river, names rapids and key points.
0:18 - Skip Intro
0:18 - River Overview
0:37 - National White Water Centre Section
0:40 - Warm-up
0:58 - Grave Yard
2:56 - International Course
3:02 - Ski Jump
3:18 - Mrs Davies’ Bridge
3:49 - Fedw'r Gog Falls
4:00 - Dog Leg
4:28 - The Fingers
4:56 - Chapel Falls Section
5:09 - NRA/Scaffold Bridge
5:35 - Chapel Falls
5:44 - Lower Tryweryn
6:44 - Bala Mill Falls
7:42 - Get Out & Parking
Disclaimer : White water paddling is a hazardous sport, please ensure you get appropriate training before taking on the river. The grades specified are indicative and will vary in different conditions.
Rivers change so we'd always advise inspection before shooting any rapid.
For a full description of the Tryweryn check out the UK Rivers Guidebook :
National White Water Centre -
Lower Tryweryn -
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White Water Rafting | Bala, Wales
The National White Water Centre is situated in Snowdonia National Park. The park first came into existence in October 1951, covering 837 square miles and was the first designated National Park in Wales. When the Information Centre in Bala first opened in the 1960’s, it attracted 1,500 visitors in its first season.
LLYN CELYN
Ten years after the creation of Snowdonia National Park, construction began on Llyn Celyn reservoir. The reservoir was built for a number of reasons, one of which was to supply drinking water to the Chester to Liverpool area. Its creation involved the damming of the River Tryweryn resulting in the flooding of Capel Celyn and adjacent farmland. The village was a strong-hold of Welsh culture and language and, with the reservoir appearing to provide no immediate benefit to the local community, the move was strongly opposed by inhabitants of Capel Celyn. In 1965 the village was flooded and Llyn Celyn was created, covering more than 770 acres and destroying 12 farms. The reservoir is up to 43 metres deep and can hold up to 71,200 mega litres of water; this would take 91 days to empty on a constant 9 cumec release. In October 2005 Liverpool County Council issued a formal apology for the flooding of the village, which was met with mixed responses from the people involved.
PADDLESPORT AND THE CENTRE
It took less than 10 years for people to begin kayaking on the newly dammed River Tryweryn, and by the mid 1970’s it was a popular destination for white water kayakers and canoeists. The Centre hosted its first Canoeing World Championship in 1981, and continues to hold events and international competitions. In 1985 the UK’s first commercial rafting operation was set up on the Tryweryn and we continue to be Britain’s favourite white water rafting destination. The National White Water Centre building, on the banks of the River Tryweryn, was officially opened in July 1995 by the Chairman of the Sports Council for Wales, Mr Ossie Wheatley.
White water rafting in North Wales with the National White Water Centre, full version HD
Take on the challenge of the Upper Tryweryn rafting in the two hour Full Session, or one hour Taster Session. Ideal for groups and individuals you will complete as many runs of the Upper Tryweryn river as time allows, with ample time to make sure everyone gets a thorough soaking on our thrilling white water.
For more information and to book, visit ukrafting.co.uk
White Water Rafting, Bala, North Wales
- This is an Adventure Britain group taking part in a white water rafting adventure session Treweryn near Bala in North Wales
Canyoning in North Wales with the National White Water Centre
Test your skills and bravery to the max as you climb, scramble, slide and swim your way through the stunning scenery of this remote river location.
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White Water Rafting in Wales (Bala)
White Water Rafting in Wales (Bala)
White Water Active Llangollen Wales
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National White Water Centre
Group raft session at the national white water centre in Bala, Wales, UK
National White Water Centre - North Wales
Rafting in North Wales
Family Safari, white water rafting, on the River Tryweryn in North Wales
A family friendly trip! Embarking on your lower river adventure along the scenic Tryweryn Valley your crew will tackle rapids, surf waves and enjoy fantastic wild river scenery on your 6km river journey in North Wales.
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White Water Rafting - UK style!
White water rafting near Northampton
White Water Rafting - Bala - Wales
CANYONING BALA
Canyoning at the National White Water Centre Bala
River Bugs Llangollen 24 09 2016
Great day out with Safe and Sound Outdoors, Llangollen with great family and friends :-)
White Water Rafting Wales - Experience day
For my 40th Birthday, I was bought an experience to White Water Raft in Bala National White Water Centre. This is my Vlog of how it went.
My Dad did some filming for me while I was out on the raft.
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Places to see in ( Bala - UK )
Places to see in ( Bala - UK )
Bala is a market town and community in Gwynedd, Wales. Formerly an urban district, Bala lies within the historic county of Merionethshire. Bala lies at the north end of Bala Lake (Welsh: Llyn Tegid), 17 miles (27 km) north-east of Dolgellau.
Bala is little more than one wide street, Stryd Fawr (High Street, literally Great Street). The High Street and its shops can be quite busy in the summer months with many tourists. Bala was ranked having the 20th highest percentage of Welsh language speakers in Wales by electoral division, in the United Kingdom
Set within the Bala Fault, Bala Lake (Welsh: Llyn Tegid) is the largest natural lake in Wales at almost 4 miles in length and half a mile wide. At 138 feet, its depths could hide the tower of St Giles Church in Wrexham and still have 3 feet of water above. The lake has occasionally been known to freeze over—most recently in the severe winters of 1947 and 1963. The rare Gwyniad fish — trapped in the lake at the end of the last Ice Age, some 10,000 years ago — is in danger because its natural home is increasingly unsuitable. A member of the whitefish family, it is found only in Bala Lake.
Cwm Hirnant, a valley running south from Bala, gives its name to the Hirnantian Age in the Ordovician Period of geological time. Bala lies on the A494, a major trunk road that leads to Dolgellau, 18 miles to the southwest, and to Ruthin, Mold and Queensferry to the northwest. The closest major urban areas to Bala are Wrexham at 30 miles, Chester at 40 miles, and Liverpool, 52 miles to the northeast.
The Afon Tryweryn, a river fed from Llyn Celyn which runs through Bala, is world-famous for its white water kayaking. International governing bodies, the International Canoe Federation, the European Canoe Union and the British Canoe Union all hold national and international events there. The Canolfan Tryweryn National Whitewater Centre has its home in Bala. There are at least three local campsites that cater for the influx of canoeists from many parts of the world.
An annual music festival known as 'Wa Bala' is also held in the town. The venue hosts local Welsh bands and is similar in format to Dolgellau's Sesiwn Fawr. Nearby are the mountains Aran Fawddwy and Arenig Fawr. Coleg y Bala is at the top of the hill on the road towards Llyn Celyn. The Victoria Hall is a small old cinema, that had been a community hall. There are several chapels: notably Capel Mawr and Capel Bach. The livestock market on Arenig Street is still going strong. Bro Eryl estate was built just after World War II.
( Bala - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Bala . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Bala - UK
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WHITE WATER RAFTING IN WALES
This is white water rafting video from Cinnamon Active. Adventure holidays travel UK company. We offer active weekend breaks and adrenaline expirience in Wales
White Water Rafting in Snowdonia, Wales - Dan Gruchy
Check out the National White Water Rafting Centre
I went white water rafting with some mates and my brothers at the White Water Centre in Bala, Wales. The centre is on a natural but controlled river in Snowdonia National Park, which is just breathtaking. Amazing views, ridiculous greenery, scary roads on mountainsides. Just top. Thoroughly recommend Snowdonia in general.
Mega thanks to the staff and guides at the White Water Centre for an incredible day rafting and putting up with us. Had so much fun.
Christianne Risman also has a YouTube channel Backpacking Bananas you might like, maybe check her out too Thanks to Christianne for joining us!
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