Bala Lake or Llyn Tegid is a mesotrophic lake, 4 miles long and ½ mile wide, lying at a height of 530 feet above sea level. The main P&D parking area and 'beach' can be found just off the A494, where there are toilets and a cafe. It's very popular for swimming in the summer, but distance swimmers must tow a marker buoy. The lake has quite a bit of algae on the bottom, which makes entry a bit tricky. The town end of the lake is the most popular for swimming and other water sports, but another popular location is at the far end at the Bala Lake Railway's Llangower station (Grid Ref : SH902321), which has a small P&D car park and toilets. The lake drains into the River Dee at its north-eastern end.
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