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

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

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

03:18

11.0km

340m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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45 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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349 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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3.37 km

Climbing up the footpath towards Crag yr Allor and the Rhiwaedog-uwch-afon forest you reach a high point of 1,568 feet (478 m). This gives great views north across Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) and west into Snowdonia.

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8.16 km

View over Bala Lake

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From the top of the hill, just follow the track down to the left until you reach a country road. Follow the road down to the left for a couple …

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10.2 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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