At 6km long and 0.8km wide Llyn Tegid is the largest natural lake in Wales. The glacial lake formed in the fault line between Bala and Tal-y-Llyn towards the end of the last ice age. The receding glacier left a recessional moraine which dammed the valley and created the lake.
Today it's a popular tourist and sport venue with lots of water sports and fishing on the lake and walking trails around it.

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September 6, 2023

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At 6km long and 0.8km wide, Llyn Tegid is the largest natural lake in Wales. The glacial lake formed in the fault line between Bala and Tal-y-Llyn towards the end of the last ice age. The receding glacier left a recessional moraine which dammed the valley and created the lake.

Today it's a popular tourist and sport venue with lots of water sports and fishing on the lake and walking trails around it.

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August 11, 2022

Road cycling

Llyn Tegid or Bala Lake is a large freshwater glacial lake in Snowdonia National Park. It was the largest natural body of water in Wales but it has been artificially raised to hold more water and supply the Llangollen canal.

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Llyn Tegid south-eastern shore loop from Bala — Snowdonia National Park

12.8km

03:39

270m

Hike the moderate 8.0 miles (12.8 km) Llyn Tegid south-eastern shore loop from Bala, offering diverse terrain and lake views.

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

7.71km

02:16

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bala (Pen-y-Bont) railway station – Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) loop from Bala

19.7km

05:11

160m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala)

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Llyn Tegid south-eastern shore loop from Bala — Snowdonia National Park

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