Attractions / Activities
Bala Lake Railway
Attraction
Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake Railway) offers a delightful 9 mile return journey alongside Bala Lake, through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.
Castell y Bere
Attraction
Distinctive remains of a native Welsh castle, probably begun by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') around 1221. Castell y Bere was a remote outpost on Llywelyn’s southern frontier, but it was vital to his security.
Cymer Abbey
Attraction
Substantial remains of the simple abbey church, founded in 1198 by Maredudd ap Cynan for the Cistercian order.
Gwersyll yr Urdd Glan-Llyn
Activity Operator
Gwersyll Glan-Llyn is an outdoor education centre located on the shores of Llyn Tegid near Y Bala.
Llyn Brenig Reservoir and Visitor Centre
Activity, Attraction
Visiting Llyn Brenig makes for a full, enjoyable and fun packed day out. The visitor centre is open all year round with extended opening during the fishing season.
Mary Jones Pilgrim Centre
Attraction
In 1800, a 15 year-old girl called Mary Jones walked 26 miles from Llanfihangel-y-Pennant to Bala to buy a book.