Frequently Asked Questions

We deliver across the Llŷn Peninsula and neighbouring areas. Here is a map of our free delivery catchment.

If you’re a bit further afield, it’s not a problem we may just need to add a delivery surcharge to cover additional costs.

You can check availability and book hire and pre-arranged tours on our website. Just click the ‘book’ button. Our booking system makes it hassle-free to book months before or the day before.

Due to the delivery nature of our service, the minimum amount of time you can hire equipment for is one day.

The cost of hire for one day is £40 for a paddle board and £45 for an electric bike. Hire for multiple days costs less per day the longer you hire. All of our prices are listed here.

We lead electric bike and paddle board tours and sessions for as little as £25 per person. Prices depend on the location, number of participants, and duration of the activity.

Get in touch for a quote.

We’re a mobile business with no public premises. We operate out of Pwllheli and deliver across the Llyn Peninsula and neighbouring areas.

If you’re unsure of whether you are within our catchment area, check our map or get in touch, we’re very flexible and always keen to accommodate what you’re looking to do.

At this time we only offer electric bikes.

If for any reason you need to rearrange, you can move or cancel your booking for free up to 48 hours before your activity.

If the forecast for the day/s you have booked looks unsuitable, we will always do our best to move your booking to a more suitable day. If rearranging is not possible, we will refund you.

Yes. Everyone undertaking activities with Discover Llyn - in accordance with our Terms & Conditions - is covered by public liability insurance up to £5 million.

You will however be held responsible for any damage to the equipment provided and be required to cover costs of repair/replacement.

When you hire an electric bike or come on a guided tour with Discover Llyn, you will be provided with the following:

Raleigh Motus ebike: chosen for their comfort, ease of use and suitability for use on the beautiful lanes of the Llyn peninsula. The Bosch Active Line Plus Motor will ensure you get maximum enjoyment for minimum effort! Also including integrated lights and pannier rack.

Lock: so you can keep the bike safe while at the cafe, beach or shops. Our locks are Gold Standard Sold Secure.

Bike bag: easily transport your picnic, beach gear or groceries with our Urban Proof bike bags made from recycled plastic bottles.

Phone holder: mount your phone on the handlebars for easy navigation. Pick your own route or follow one of our suggestions on Komoot.

Helmet: we strongly advise you to wear a helmet and provide each hire with a high quality, comfortable and adjustable helmet from DHB.

Tools: hopefully you won’t need them, but each bike comes with a set of simple tools, pump and spare inner tube. The tyres are filled with sealant to help seal any punctures, so you can spend more time cycling and less time fixing!

Charger: for multi-day hires we will provide you with a charger so you can keep the battery topped up.

Child seat: add one of our Thule rear mounted child seats suitable for children aged 1-6 years (max weight 22kg) to your electric bike hire for free including a child’s helmet. Chosen for its quality and excellent customer reviews the Thule Yepp Next Maxi offers maximum child comfort and a safe, custom fit thanks to the adjustable padded 5-point harness and child-proof safety buckle.

You pedal and use the gears like you would on a normal bike but with the added benefit of a motor giving you a bit of help.

The amount of work you and the motor do depends on the setting you’re in. The Eco setting does around 10% of the work for you, Tour ~25% Sport ~50% & Turbo ~75%. You can easily switch between settings to suit you, maybe using a higher setting to cruise up a steep hill, or tackle a headwind.

Gears allow you to get the most out of the motor assistance and operate just the same as on a normal bike - choose an easier gear for going uphill and a harder gear for the flats and downhills.

The best way to think about the battery is like a tank of fuel. How far you get on a full battery will depend how you ride the bike and how much assistance you use. This can range from 100 miles on Eco, to 35 miles on Turbo setting.

A full battery is usually more than enough for a day’s cycling and the bike will still function as a bike if the battery runs out.

The bike computer clearly displays how many kilometres the battery has remaining in each mode while you ride.

If you’re concerned about running out of battery we can always provide you with the charger so you can top it up if needed.

Due to the assistance from the electric motor, riding an electric bike is less tiring than riding a normal bike. To be most comfortable, we have found that given the conditions on the day, it’s best to dress as if you are going for a walk. If you get too warm / cold, you can use the bag provided to carry extra layers of clothing.

The beauty of the Llyn peninsula is that there are so many wonderful places to explore. While cycling, its common to have panoramic sea views, as well as vistas across to Snowdonia and Anglesey. The peninsula has endless small, quiet lanes leading to villages, cafes and beaches and we’ll be happy to suggest suitable routes from your location. You can check out some of our favourite routes here.

We ask that you don’t cycle on the beach - sand and salty water drastically reduce the lifespan of our bikes.

You must also stay off the coast path as the section round the Llyn peninsula is designated as Public Footpath and as such, cycling is forbidden. It's also a very uneven surface and strewn with gates that are impassable with bikes.

The main traffic-free cycle path in the area is the Lon Eifion from Bryncir to Caernarfon (12 miles). A scenic mainly hard-surfaced path, along the track of a former railway offering wonderful views of Caernarfon Bay and Eryri / Snowdonia.

The northern half of the path passes close to several villages: Bontnewydd, Dinas, Groeslon and Penygroes and brings you to the impressive Caernarfon Castle.

We can deliver to the trail to allow you to do a completely traffic-free ride out and back along the cycle path.

You don’t need a licence to ride an electric bike in the UK, but the law states that you must be at least 14 years old. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when hiring from us.

When you hire a paddle board or come on a guided tour with Discover Llyn, you will be provided with the following:

Inflatable Stand Up Paddle board with paddle: our paddle boards are stable, sturdy and easy to use, guaranteeing you a fun time on the water. Being inflatable, the boards are easy to transport to different spots so you can explore more of Llyn’s coastline and Snowdonia’s lakes.

Pump: pump to inflate the board. An excellent way to warm up before getting on the water!

Leash: you should always use the leash to attach yourself to the board. The board is the best form of buoyancy, so staying connected to it at all times is essential to stay safe.

Buoyancy Aid: our buoyancy aids are designed to allow you plenty of movement so you can paddle freely and will provide you with additional floatation should you fall in - and the chances are you will!

Waterproof phone case: so you can take your phone and capture those special moments on the water, but also so you can call for help should you get into difficulty.

Click here for instructions on how to inflate your paddle board.

Yes, if done responsibly and in suitable conditions. Like all watersports there is an element of risk and we highly recommend checking out this excellent advice from the RNLI.

Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

You may want to wear a wetsuit if you have one, or sports clothing with the buoyancy aid provided on top.

There are plenty of suitable beaches to paddle board from on the Llyn Peninsula. If you’re not sure where best to go we are happy to advise.

There’s also plenty of amazing in-land paddle boarding to be done on the lakes in Eryri / Snowdonia. Simply request your paddle board deflated and in its bag, and you’re ready to go.