How far can we canoe down the Glaslyn River beyond Llyn Gwynant?
In the right conditions it is possible to paddle down towards Beddgelert. There is an access agreement between landowners, the National Trust and fisherman that allows access all the way down the river when the water level is high enough so that salmon spawning beds are not disturbed. There are water level guages at the outflows of Llyn Gwynant and Llyn Dinas that will indicate if the water level is adequate. The paddle between Llyn Gwynant and Llyn Dinas is quite gentle with no difficult water. From Llyn Dinas to Beddgelert is somewhat harder and is grade II to III in places. Below Beddgelert is the Aberglaslyn Gorge which is grade V. If you are not a very experienced paddler you must exit the river before the gorge by getting out to your right just after passing under the railway bridge downstream from Beddgelert. This is next to a large layby. For more information on access and egress points on the Glaslyn see this map.
