Local Information

Balais a small town lying on the shores of Bala Lake, in the Snowdonia National Park. The Lake locally known as 'Llyn Tegid'. The Lake is the largest natural lake in Wales and offers a range of water sports.

For those visitors bringing their own equipment Bala Sailing Club, which is only around the corner, have a good calendar of events throughout the season. You can also launch from the Foreshore by the Lake Wardens office.

The Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre is within easy walking distance and they have boats, kayaks, canoes, windsurfer rigs and many other pieces of equipment for hire. You can also take a ride on their sailing boat.

There is plenty of parking available at the lake. Fishing and boating permits can be obtained from the pay & display machines or from the Snowdonia National Park Warden's office on the foreshore.

White Water Rafting, world class canoeing with tuition is available at the popular National White Water Centre 'Canolfan Tryweryn', which is also close by.

Bala 'Penllyn' Leisure Centre offers many sports facilities including swimming & water slides, badminton, fitness classes, gym & five-a-side football. Bala also has a small cinema which opens twice weekly.

The magnificent scenery in the Snowdonia National Park is spectacular and we have details of plenty of walks both for the inexperienced and the adventurous!

You can also take a walk on the Wild Side from the camp site with your children. See Junior Explorer Corner page.

From Bala explore Snowdonia's Welsh Lake district, nearby beaches and surrounding areas. The Tourist Information office is on hand to offer help & advice (01678) 521021.

Bala Lake Launch Fee’s £3.50 per day or £10 a week

We have a full and comprehensive List of Eating In (Take Away's) or Eating Out just ask at Reception.

 

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