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About
Bala Lake Railway is one of the Great Little Trains of Wales. The 9 mile return journey through the striking scenery of the Snowdonia National Park and a must see attraction on the shoreline of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid).
Llanuwchllyn Station
Llanuwchllyn ('the village above the lake') is the headquarters of the historic Railway and regular trains link the village with the busy market town of Bala.
The round trip takes about I hour and can be broken at any of the stations to enjoy other activities - a pleasant 10 minutes walk into Bala town for shopping or merely browsing access to the lake shore at various intermediate points for swimming, fishing or simply lazing by the waterside; the shaded woodland nooks at Bryn Hynod are ideal for picnics, and there is a large picnic site by the beach at Llangower.
Visitors will see extensive views of Llyn Tegid, its surrounding countryside as well as the Arenig Fawr, Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy mountains. Keep a look out for the herons & buzzards that nest near the line – a perfect example of nature and machines living side by side. All trains start and finish there day at Llanuwchllyn station, where you will find a cafe, locomotive sheds and heritage centre.
Please note, there are no toilets at Bala Penybont station. Public toilets are available at Llanuwchllyn and Llangower.
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Return | £16.00 per adult |
| Child Return (3-15 years) | £5.50 per child |
| Family Return (2 adults & 2 children) | £37.00 per family |
Child under 3 years travel for free. Cafe and Free Parking at Llanuwchllyn.
Facilities
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Free Parking - Free parking at Llanuwllyn Station. Turning and parking facilities for pre-booked coach parties can also be provided.
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - £1 charge for dogs travelling on train. Assistance dogs travel free.
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Llanuwchllyn station: off the A494 at the South-Western end of Bala lake. Ample free car parking is available within the station site. Parking facilities for pre-booked coach parties can be provided. Sat Nav users, please note the Google maps postcode does not lead to Llanuwchllyn station, please use LL23 7TW to get to Station Road or follow the B4403 through the village and look for the brown signs.
Bala (Penybont) Station: Limited roadside car parking with large car parks in Bala town centre, half a mile away.Sat Nav users, please use: LL23 7BS for the Bala town station is at the junction of the B4391 and B4403
Llangower Station: Llangower station has a pay and display car park with toilet facilities. Follow the B4403 and look for a public car park and picnic area at the southern end of the village. Llangower station is next to a popular beach, so the car park is frequently busy in good weather.
Public Transport Directions
Barmouth railway station is 23 miles away.
