Towns, villages and places to visit in North or Mid Wales

other sources of Tourist Information

If you are staying in the Bala area, don't forget to explore historical villages of Penllyn - car and bike tours are available from GoBala.

The Bala area is an excellent base for exploring the many other towns and villages that you can visit in North-Wales and Mid-Wales.

Places nearby:

• Barmouth Victorian town on the coast
• Betws y Coed for outdoor shops and more
• Dolgellau: discover dolgellau, small shops in a historic setting
• Hiraethog: walk, cycle fish or enjoy the views
• Lake Vyrnwy a short drive from Bala through the Berwyn mountains
• Llangollen Town, canal and the Dee Valley
• Ruthin for small interesting shops
• Trawsfyndd and Lake with visitor centre

Or a little further:

• Abersoch & Llŷn peninsula
• Aberdovey (Aberdyfi): Welcome to Aberdovey    EcoDyfi    Aberdovey.com
• Criccieth  or Criccieth
• Vale of Ffestiniog
• Harlech
• Porthmadog
• Shell Island

Activities:

• Activity Wales
• Canoe Wales
  • Canoe Wales Guide to rivers. lakes, etc.
  • National Whitewater Centre - Canolfan Tryweryn  (Bala)
• Cycling Wales
• Fishing Wales
• Mountain Biking Wales
• Snowdonia Active
• Walking in Wales   
• Walking North Wales