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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 some 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. The lake drains into the River Dee at its north-eastern end.
