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

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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Gwynedd
Bala

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

Easy

11

hikers

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

00:41

2.68km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

494 m

Through the Car Park

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2

628 m

Bala Lake

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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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3

932 m

Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala)

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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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4

1.12 km

Castell Gronw

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5

1.27 km

Bala (Pen-y-Bont) railway station

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The Bala Lake Railway (Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid) is a delightful little narrow gauge railway. It journeys for 9 miles (14 km) alongside Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) providing glorious views across …

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6

2.46 km

Cafe by the Lake

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Cafe by the lake

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7

2.52 km

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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8

2.59 km

Lakeside Car Park

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Pay and display car park

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B

2.68 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.26 km

218 m

211 m

Surfaces

1.10 km

709 m

471 m

211 m

193 m

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