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Stargazers looking for a bit of adventure can see a meteor shower next week in a unique setting.

The Draconid meteor shower reaches is peak on October 8, and one of the best places to enjoy uninterrupted views of the incredible dark star-filled skies - is by floating on a stand-up paddleboard under the moonlight.

Sian Sykes, from Llangollen, who runs Psyched Paddleboarding on Anglesey guides paddleboarders through two lakes in Snowdonia - one of only 11 dark sky reserves on the planet.

(Image: Sian Sykes)

The two-hour sessions that run all year round on Llyn Padarn and Llyn Dinas are designed to heighten senses - and the lucky can hear hidden owls hooting among the trees and see shooting stars darting across the sky.

Sian, the first person to paddleboard 100 miles around Anglesey and to take on the three longest lakes in the UK on her own, said: "It’s a totally different experience to anything else, it’s wonerful.

“We get out on the water with a head torch and because our senses are heightened, we can hear the water splashing against our boards and the owls hooting.

“When we’re out on the lake, we lie down on our boards and look up at the stars - it’s magical.

(Image: Sian Sykes)

“My aim is to inspire people to step away from social media and technology and to reconnect with nature.”

Sian normally takes thrill-seekers out on the water as the dark sky sets in and also runs sessions in sheltered bays like Rhoscolyn and Trearddur in Anglesey when the weather is good.

The wildlife enthusiast, who recently featured on Robson Green’s Coastal Lives programme, also runs several other stand-up paddleboard adventures across Snowdonia and Anglesey.

As well as exploring the lakes under the dark sky, Sian also runs day time safari adventures.

(Image: Sian Sykes)

On the four hour journey from Newborough beach on Anglesey to the island of Llanddwyn, stand-up paddleboarders can get up close with local marine life while learning all about the history of the area.

“In the past, I have been very fortunate to see a group of porpoises darting out of the water around my paddleboard and once I saw about 200 oyster catchers flying down at the water - it was amazing,” she added.

“What I love is that you get a birds-eye-view of what is beneath you, you can see the jelly fish under your paddleboard and the fish jumping out of the water.

“And you’re not disturbing any of the wildlife with an engine, it’s so quiet and pieceful.”

(Image: Sian Sykes)

The ability to paddleboard is essential before heading out on the lake and Sian offers discounted taster session.

Being able to swim at least 50 metres in light clothing is also a requirement and under 18’s need to be accompanied by a parent.

Speaking of how the business all began three-years-ago, the former high-flying project director in London, said: “My friends asked me to go with them around England on a paddleboard.

“We were the first team to cross England from Bath to Reading and I absolutely loved it. I had never done paddleboarding before.

(Image: Sian Sykes)

“I loved the freedom, it was a magical journey, I loved that it was such a fluid way to travel so when I returned to London, I decided I wanted to retrain as an outdoor instructor.

“I loved the whole experience, I wanted a better quality of life, I wanted to reconnect with nature and to be closer to the sea and mountains so I moved back to North Wales.

“There are so many adventures to be had on Anglesey, the island has such a fascinating and rugged coastline waiting to be explored.

“I want people to capture the magical moment of paddleboarding.”

For more information and to see what other activities are held, visit psychedpaddleboarding.com.