Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Monday 8th September 2008

Bala

A lost town, a shy monster and a unique species of fish inhabit the deep waters of Lake Bala.

Lake Bala (Lyn Tegid) is the largest natural body of water in Wales and a magnet for sailors and surfing dudes who benefit from high winds sweeping down from the Aran Mountains. Cyclists find much to challenge and inspire them in three mountain ranges, as well as numerous forest and moorland tracks at the edge of the National Park. In fact the small town of Bala, situated at the northern edge of the Lake, teems with sightseers and sporty folk for most of the summer.

Local lore also describes how the old town of Bala was lost under the waters of the lake and can still be heard from the shore.

Y Bala

Mae tref golledig, anghenfil swil a rhywogaeth unigryw o bysgod yn trigo yn nyfroedd dyfnion Llyn Tegid.

Llyn Tegid yw’r llyn naturiol mwyaf yng Nghymru ac mae’n gyrchfan boblogaidd i gychwyr a syrffwyr sy’n manteisio ar y gwyntoedd cryfion sy’n chwythu o gyfeiriad yr Aran. Mae’r tair cadwyn o fynyddoedd a’r nifer fawr o lwybrau drwy’r coedwigoedd a’r rhostiroedd ar gyrion y Parc Cenedlaethol yn cynnig cryn her ac ysbrydoliaeth i feicwyr. Mae tref fach y Bala ym mhen gogleddol Llyn Tegid yn llawn ymwelwyr a phobl sy’n mwynhau chwaraeon d?r yn ystod yr haf.

Yn ôl llên gwerin leol, boddwyd hen dref y Bala o dan ddyfroedd y llyn, ac mae’n bosibl ei chlywed hyd heddiw o’r lan.

 
Cycle along the towpath near you

Enjoy a waterside cycle ride near North Wales.

Cycle along the towpath near you

Enjoy a waterside cycle ride near North Wales.

Walk along a canal or river near you

Enjoy a walk by the water near North Wales.