| Coordinates: | 52.911, -3.603 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 92 36 |
| Dialling code: | 01678 (Bala) |
The electoral ward centred on the market town of Y Bala in north Gwynedd lies on the southern edge of Snowdonia beside Llyn Tegid, the largest natural lake in Wales. The lake, the headwaters of the River Dee and the surrounding hills make the area a focus for watersports, walking and wildlife; the heritage Bala Lake Railway and scenic routes bring a steady flow of visitors in summer.
Locally the ward retains a strong Welsh-speaking identity and a history as a small market and chapel town in historic Merionethshire. Its economy mixes tourism and hospitality with agriculture and local services, and the community is noted for active voluntary groups and seasonal festivals that help sustain village life despite the familiar rural challenges of seasonal trading and population shifts.
Postcode districts covering Y Bala
Most populated places nearby
- Rhosllannerchrugog 23.6 miles38 km
- Oswestry 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Oswestry Rural 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Brymbo 24.4 miles39.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Bala Parish 0 miles0 km
- Y Bala Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Llangywer Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Llandderfel Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Llanycil Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Llanuwchllyn Parish 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Llangwm Parish 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Llandrillo Parish 6.8 miles11 km
- Uwch Aled Ward 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Cerrigydrudion Parish 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr Parish 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Cynwyd Built-up area 8.8 miles14.2 km
Example postcodes in Y Bala
LL23 7YZ, LL23 7YD, LL23 7AR, LL23 7NJ, LL23 7RT, LL23 7BA, LL23 7LU, LL23 7DH, LL23 7BD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 42.7 miles68.7 km
- Manchester Airport 63 miles101.3 km
- Carrog 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Glyndyfrdwy 14.7 miles23.7 km
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Schools in Y Bala
- YSGOL Godre'r Berwyn All ages
Local points of interest
- Maes Tegid Stadium 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Berwyn Mountains 9 miles14.5 km
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 19.4 miles31.3 km