Things to do 1. Explore Bala Town • Small market town, just over 3 miles from the campsite. • The town is small and compact with independent shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways — giving it a strong local character. 2. Bala Lake Railway - www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk • Narrow-gauge railway from Llanuwchllyn to Bala/Bala to Llanuwchllyn - The Llangower Halt Station is within easy walking distance of the campsite. 3. Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre (LL23 7SR)- https://www.balawatersports.com • The Centre (situated at the main foreshore car park) 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. 4. National White-Water Rafting Centre (LL23 7NU) - www.nationalwhitewatercentre.co.uk • Offers white water rafting adventures and Outdoor Adventures. • Manon’s Riverside Café dog friendly on-site café is open to the public. An ideal spot to enjoy a bite to eat or a freshly brewed coffee. • Why not enjoy a walk along the Riverside Walk / Tryweryn Trail. Ask at the Centre for further information. 5. Mary Jones Pilgrim Centre (LL23 7YF) - www.maryjones.org.uk • Tells the story of Mary Jones and Thomas Charles, a founder of the British and Foreign Bible Society. • Location: Edge of Llyn Tegid, in a Grade 2 listed building. • Facilities: Café and Picnic area, Children’s playground and Car Park. • You can also sail, kayak, or paddleboard directly from the campsite to the centre and café, making for a fun and scenic lake adventure. Ask at Reception for directions. • Great for a family-friendly educational day out. 6. Corris Caverns (SY20 9RF)- www.caverns.wales • Discover Wales underground and above ground. • Corris Craft Centre • King Arthur’s Labyrinth • Corris Mine Explorers • Award-winning gin distillery 7. Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)- www.eryri-npa.gov.uk • Largest national park in Wales. • Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) – the highest mountain in Wales • Llyn Tegid / Bala Lake – largest natural lake in Wales 8. Trails & Cycle Routes • For maps and trails around Bala, visit: www.GoBala.org or ask at Reception. • Bala and Penllyn Cycling Routes: https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/bala-and- penllyn-cycling-routes • Pont Y Bala Park Run – every Saturday at 9am. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/pontybala/ • Mawddach Trail – walk and cycle route https://mawddachtrail.co.uk • Coed y Brenin – Mountain Biking Activities & Attractions: • Bala Leisure Centre - https://www.bywniach.cymru/our- centres/penllyn/?lang=en • Activities at Bala Lake Hotel - https://www.balalakehotel.com • Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall - http://www.pistyllrhaeadr.co.uk • Pistyll Rhiwargor Waterfall - https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/things-to- do/pistyll-rhiwargor-rhiwargor-waterfall-p2203411 • Family Days Out - within an hour’s drive - Port Meirion Italian Village and Zip World Castles: Harlech, Caernarfon and Criccieth Beaches: Black Rock Sands, Barmouth and Fairbourne • Leaflets on local and further afield attractions are also available at Reception.