Lakes · North Wales
Bala Lake
Bala Lake — a lake in wales north.
Rick Crowley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llangower · 0.9 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Place summary
Bala Lake, located in North Wales within the parish of Llanycil, is the largest natural lake in Wales. It is known for its scenic beauty and offers a range of outdoor activities. The lake is a popular spot for water sports and fishing, attracting visitors year-round. The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for walking and enjoying the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8833, -3.6333
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanycil
- Postcode
- LL23 7YH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Llangower — 0.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2656611 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Llyn Tegid
Natural landmarks · 0.0 km
Pant Yr Onnen
Campsites · 0.5 km
Pont Llangower
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Church of St. Gwawr
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Llangywer
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Llangower
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Glanllyn Lakeside
Campsites · 1.3 km
Bryn-moel-uchaf
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Werngoch Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.4 km
Bryniau Goleu
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Pentrepiod Halt
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Bryniau
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · North Wales
Llyn Tegid
Llyn Tegid is a natural landmark in the United Kingdom.
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Pont Llangower
Pont Llangower — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North Wales
Church of St. Gwawr
Church of St. Gwawr — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North Wales
Llangywer
Llangywer — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North Wales
Llangower
Llangower — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bala Lake
Places to stay
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Glanllyn Lakeside
Glanllyn Lakeside — a campsite in wales north.
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Bwch-Yn-Uchaf Campsite
Bwch-Yn-Uchaf Campsite — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
Palé Hall Hotel Restaurant
Palé Hall Hotel Restaurant — a restaurant in wales north. Cuisine: welsh;british;fine dining. 5-star.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bala Lake?
- Bala Lake is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL23 7YH), in the parish of Llanycil.
- What is Bala Lake?
- Bala Lake — a lake in wales north.
- How do I get to Bala Lake?
- The nearest railway station is Llangower, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL23 7YH.
- How do I get to Bala Lake?
- The nearest railway station is Llangower, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL23 7YH.