Can you hire a boat at Bala Lake?
We have a large range of boats and equipment available for hire on Bala Lake foreshore. We have boats going out from a long weekend, to anything up to 6 months. We will do a great deal on the hire price, and provide support whilst you are out.
Do you have to pay for Bala Lake?
Permits must be obtained before going on the lake; the Lake Warden can ask to see them at any time. The permits can be purchased from the Lake Warden’s Centre or the pay and display machines in the Llyn Tegid Foreshore car park. A wide range of recreational activities take place on the lake. During the summer months the lake is mottled with multicoloured canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, and sail boats. Safety boats, power boats (except electric powered boats) and sailing craft above 5.
How to get a permit for Bala Lake?
Purchase a permit to paddle on the lake before you launch. These can be bought from the Lake Warden’s Office or the pay and display machine in the Foreshore car park. At all the the launch points around Bala lake there are payment machines for permits.
Are you allowed to swim in Bala Lake?
Surrounded by the beautiful Aran, Arenig and Berwyn mountain ranges, the lake has superb views and plenty of wildlife you may spot during your swim. It is very popular with distance swimmers and hosts an extremely popular annual event – The Big Bala swim. The Big Bala Swim offers 1. Llyn Tegid (Bala) At 1,100 acres, Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) is the largest natural lake in Wales. Access: Launching fees are payable to the Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park Authority via the car parking machine.At 3½ miles long, ¾ mile wide and up to 140 feet deep, Bala Lake is the largest natural lake in Wales.
Is Bala Lake worth visiting?
Bala is worth visiting for its rich natural beauty, welcoming atmosphere, and traditional Welsh culture. It sits beside Llyn Tegid, the largest natural lake in Wales, offering breathtaking views and water-based activities in every season. The name Bala indicates where a river flows from a lake – in this case the River Dee. Llyn Tegid (“Bala Lake”) is the largest natural lake in Wales.Llyn Tegid (Bala) At 1,100 acres, Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) is the largest natural lake in Wales. Access: Launching fees are payable to the Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park Authority via the car parking machine.
What is the rare fish in Bala Lake?
Gwyniad. This rare fish is a resident of just one lake, Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) in north Wales, but its numbers are declining, prompting a rescue effort. The species was left behind at the end of the last ice age, living in the deeper reaches of the lake for the last 10,000 years. Bala Lake has 14 species of fish, including the Gwyniad (Coregonus lavaretus), a species of whitefish which is unique to Bala Lake. Around the lake and some rivers, are otters. The lake is also the home of the glutinous snail – Myxas glutinosa. This is the only location in mainland UK where this snail is found.