Bala Travel Guide

 Myfanwe Says:  Tomen Y Bala is the remains of a Norman Castle mound or 'Motte'. It is now a well tended garden in which you can walk the circular path to the top and admire the great views of the town. There is a fantastic Oak tree growing out of the top of the Mound together with a... 

 Myfanwe Says:  Capel Tegid is situated just off the main Street of Bala. It was build in 1866 of Fron stone which was quarried from caverns still visible today at Craig Y Fron. The Chapel seats 1,000 people. The Statue in front of the Chapel is that of Thomas Charles (1755-1804). Thomas... 

 Myfanwe Says:  Bala has many public footpaths which are signposted with yellow arrows. It is always a good idea to have an OS map with you if you are not familiar with the area or just walk part of the way so you don't get lost. From the Bala Steam railway Station, if you walk over the... 

 Myfanwe Says:  From the Bala Watersports Centre there is a lovely little path which will take you alongside the lake where you'll find some beautiful wild flowers and trees which grow there. A ten minute stroll through this lovely area will take you to a main road where you'll find a... 

 Myfanwe Says:  The Tourist Information Centre is situated on the A494 at the Northern end of Bala Lake just before the town Centre. It has a good selection of leaflets and brochures to let you know what's in the area and an exhibition on Welsh Male voice Choirs. I was especially impressed... 

 Myfanwe Says:  There is a lovely little parking area at the Northern end of the lake which is a popular place in the daytime for picnics; in the evening you can park up and watch the sun disappear over the beautiful hills surrounding Bala. 

 Myfanwe Says:  At Llanuwchllyn train station and also at the stop at Bala you will notice lots of antique metal signs on the walls, advertising goods which may bring back a memory or two! 

 Myfanwe Says:  At Llangower there is a lovely little pebble beach area where you can dip your toes in to Lake Bala, have a swim or just sit on the shores and admire the scenery. The Bala Steam Railway stops here, an ideal opportunity for a picnic if the weather's fine. 

 Myfanwe Says:  At Llanuwchllyn Station you can explore the original Great Western Railways signal box. This is an un-manned working signal box with a sign above the levers asking visitors not to touch.... a bit trusting if you ask me!! 

 Myfanwe Says:  The Bala Lake Railway begins and ends in the pretty little village of Llanuwchllyn. The Railway station itself is adorned with beautiful flowers and many artefacts of years gone by. The train journey takes about 25 minutes each way and gives fantastic views of the lake and... 

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