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

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

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

02:18

8.14km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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After 2.74 km for 199 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.92 km

View of Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala)

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It's Llyn Tegid🤨

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2

2.16 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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3

2.99 km

View over Bala Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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4

6.84 km

Castell Gronw

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5

7.03 km

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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7.33 km

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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7.99 km

Bala Town Centre

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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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8.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

1.94 km

630 m

473 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

2.20 km

1.84 km

358 m

144 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 19 October

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3°C

82 %

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