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Bala Lake – Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) loop from Parc

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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Gwynedd
Llanycil

Bala Lake – Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) loop from Parc

Easy

5.0

(2)

41

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Bala Lake – Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) loop from Parc

01:07

17.4km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.97 km for 71 m

After 8.29 km for 153 m

Waypoints

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1

6.32 km

Lakeside View at Llyn Tegid

Highlight • Lake

Don't go too far if it's rained or you end up getting your feet wet.
Beautiful place not far from car park and cafe can be quite stoney

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2

7.01 km

Bala Adventure and Watersports boat hire

Highlight • Rest Area

As the largest freshwater lake in Wales, it's no surprise that Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) is a popular choice for water sports enthusiasts. Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre provide a …

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3

7.12 km

Lakeside Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Pay and display car park

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4

7.24 km

Tegid Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A linear, mainly level, surfaced, multi-user trail with excellent views of the Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) and the surrounding hills. Access to the lake in several places.

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5

8.06 km

Bala Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bala Lake is a large freshwater glacial lake in Gwynedd, Wales. The River Dee, which has its source on the slopes of Dduallt in the mountains of Snowdonia, feeds the …

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6

8.37 km

Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala)

Highlight • Natural Monument

At nearly 4 miles (6 km) long and half-a-mile (0.8 km) wide, Llyn Tegid is the largest natural lake in Wales. The glacial lake formed in the fault line between …

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9.83 km

Bala Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Bala is a town and community in Gwynedd, Wales. Formerly an urban district, Bala lies in the historic county of Merionethshire at the north end of Bala Lake. it has …

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8

10.5 km

Loch Café at Llyn Tegid

Highlight • Lake

Nice place for coffe cake or icecream with view on Bala

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17.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

5.63 km

1.68 km

642 m

155 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

3.45 km

535 m

104 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

7°C

74 %

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