Experience Bala

This is Wales as its stunning best, unspoilt, majestic, rural and friendly. No queues, no rush, no wonder visitors come back for more.

It’s a place for walkers and sailors. The largest stretch of open water in the country, Bala Lake is just a stone throw from Pen-y-Garth. It’s a magnet for water sports enthusiasts’ whilst the mountains and valleys are perfect for gentle strolls or a more challenging hike.

Bala

Bala is a historic Welsh market town located on the eastern edge of the Snowdonia National Park in Wales. It is a town steeped in history and was founded by Royal Charter around 1310 by Roger de Mortimer in order to tame the rebellious locals in the Penllyn district. But today it is a popular inland holiday resort and it sits to the North of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) the town’s most popular attraction. Activities include, kayaking, windsurfing and boating and the Bala Lake narrow Gauge Railway that offers trips alongside the lake. Bala is also an excellent location for recreational cycling, mountain biking and there are fine views and places of interest around the lake including the hills Graig Ddu, Moel Llyfnant, Aran Benllyn, Aran Fawddwy, Arenig Fawr, and Arenig Fach. Also the picturesque but dilapidated Llangower Church, the village of Llanuwchllyn and Llanycil Church renowned for the story of Mari Jones and the Welsh Bible.

The town itself is one of those fortunate Welsh towns that were missed out when the “developers” in the late 20th century ruined many historic town centres. You will see the old stone and slated properties full of character when you walk along the High Street and certainly down the back streets.