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. 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.
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 Welsh word bala refers to the outflow of a lake.
How deep is Bala Lake?
At 3½ miles long, ¾ mile wide and up to 140 feet deep, bala lake is the largest natural lake in wales. 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.