There are many activities in Snowdonia and North Wales.
Why not take a look at the web site for the Snowdonia National Park and our local Tourist Information for more details about activities in Snowdonia.
Bala’s excellent outdoor culture attracts many worldwide visitors to north wales who come to experience Snowdonia’s sailing, canoeing, white-water rafting, wind surfing, climbing, walking, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, the small gauge railway, 4×4 off road experiences, Paintball, High Ropes not forgetting to mention the beautiful scenery, the abundance of wildlife and stunning nearby coastlines of Snowdonia.
For further activities in Snowdonia and what’s on please see our page Events in and around Bala
On The Water
- White Water Rafting in Bala
- Sailing in Bala
- Learning to sail in Bala
- Boat Hire in Bala
- Windsurfing in Bala
By The Water
Railways
- The Bala Lake Railway
- Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Festiniog Railway
- Llangollen Railway
- Corris Railway
- Little Trains of Wales
Walks
More walking information for various levels of ability, available at Reception
Cycle Routes
There are many signposted cycle routes in the area-information available at Reception
Golf
Off The Road
- Mountain Biking 1 Coed y Brenin
- Mountain Biking 2 Gwydir Forest
- Mountain Biking 3 Llandegla Forest
- Revolution Bike Park – Llangynog
- 4×4 off road adventure
Pen y Bont is a central base for all venues above.
Bird Watching
Mountains/Mountain Walks
Public Transport