#6 Waterfalls Only a short drive away from Pen y Bont is the spectacular Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant. At 240ft high it is Britain’s tallest single drop waterfall and it really is a must see when staying in Bala. When at the waterfall make Continue reading
#5 Pretty coastlines The Snowdonia National Park has 60km of beautiful coastline for you to discover, with Harlech and Barmouth being the two closest to Bala. A little way out of the park but still equally as beautiful is Porthmadog (Black Rock Sands) and the beaches of the Lleyn Continue reading
#4 Spectacular walks Bala and the surrounding area truly is a walker’s paradise. There are so many walks to choose from, from leisurely 3 mile circular tours around the town to 14 mile trail around the lake, not to mention the beautiful walks to be found around the Aran, Continue reading
#3 Adventure For the adventure seekers among us there is no shortage of amazing activities to take part in. Close by to Pen y Bont is the National White Water Centre for white water rafting, numerous water sport activities are available at Bala Watersports and at Lake Vyrnwy. There is mountain biking at Coed y Continue reading
#2 Snowdonia National Park As we have already mentioned, Bala is situated in the south of the absolutely stunning Snowdonia National Park. Perfect for walkers and those who enjoy beautiful scenery alike, it is a must see for everyone when in North Wales. No visit to the Snowdonia National Park Continue reading
Bala, situated in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park is the perfect base for exploring North Wales. Over the next 10 weeks we will be posting reasons why Bala is the perfect choice for your North Wales adventure. There is so much to see and do in this area, not only do we have Wales’s largest Continue reading
August already!! this has to be the quickest season on record for us so far! Below are few things going on in Bala through August to help you plan your trip. August at the Gorwelion in Bala – 01678 520943 August the 3rd sees an Off the ground production of Around the World in 80 days Continue reading
June already! Let the summer begin! Summer Offers Bala Celebrate, Commiserate or Avoid the General Election. Come to Bala and enjoy the extended light of the long summer evenings perhaps sitting around a campfire toasting your marshmallows? Why not take advantage of our low season mid week offer. Stay 3 nights plus Sun to Friday Continue reading
Seasoned campers or even if camping isn’t quite your thing! Fancy a new experience for 2017? Our campsite is located in Bala, which is in the majestic Snowdonia National Park. We have two Romany Gypsy Caravans – the perfect glamping experience for two. Our location is an excellent base to explore the beautiful area and experience Continue reading
This year Wales is celebrating the 2017 year of legends, an opportunity for Wales to celebrate the past, present and future by bringing the legends of past to life and also celebrating the legends of today. 2017 is about bringing Wales’ diverse culture and heritage to the fore. Visit Wales has created a video which shares a Continue reading