Water sports & Activities

Our large shingle private beach offers easy access to launch boats, canoes and sailboards. Boat storage available. Sailing permits available on site. Bala lake ('Llyn Tegid' ) is 4 miles long and 0.75 mile wide. It offers excellent coarse fishing.

Permits from the Snowdonia National Park are required for any water activity on Bala lake. These can be purchased from Snowdonia National Park paying machine located on our foreshore (card pament). Further information can be found on Snowdonia National Park link; https://www.snowdonia.gov.wales/visiting/places-to-visit/llyn-tegid/permits

Participants have to wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid at all times.  Power boats are not allowed but small battery/electric engines are allowed.

 

Bala adventure &  Watersports Centre  -   www.balawatersports.com

•The Centre is situated at the main foreshore car park 3 miles away at Bala. It offers exciting outdoor activities and adventures for individuals, families, and groups.

•Tuition and equipment hire available for paddleboarding, kayaking/canoeing, and sailing.

•Exclusive discount for guests staying at the campsite when booking in advance direct with the centre, please ask at repecption for discount code.

The Tryweryn National Whitewater centre, (phone: 01678 521083 Website: www.ukrafting.co.uk  (famous for its rafting and canoeing), is 5 miles away and there is tuition available for all types of water-borne activity.

Bala Sailing Club is nearby, https://www.balasc.co.uk

Fishing in Bala https://snowdonia.gov.wales/visit/llyn-tegid/fishing-at-llyn-tegid/ 

Siop y Gwyniad - A fishing tackle shop located in Bala, Siop Y Gwyniad sells fishing tackle suitable for all types of fishing, as well as tackle, lures, bait and flies for the many local lakes and rivers. 

 Llyn Brenig - near by fishing https://llynbrenig.com 

Glanllyn Park is ideally situated for hill walkers being close to the foot of Aran Benllyn mountain, also Cader Idris mountain, the Arenigs and Berwyn mountain ranges are nearby. 

Our local market town of Bala is on the borderline between North and Mid Wales therefore, very central for sightseeing numerous attractions of both areas.

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