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Join us for an evening outing by steam train along the full length of the railway, with an extended stop by the lake at Llangower on the return journey to enjoy a fresh burger or a hot dog. Watch the sun going down over the lake – a magnificent sight on a clear evening.

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Llanuwchllyn station is just off the A494 at the South-Western end of Bala lake. Ample free car parking is available within the station site. Turning and parking facilities for pre-booked coach parties can also 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.

Accessible by Public Transport: Barmouth station is 23 miles away.

Barbeque Specials | Bala Lake Railway

Type:Railway Event

Llyn Tegid | Bala Lake Railway, Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD

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Opening Times

Event (31 July 2025)

Season (7 Aug 2025)

Season (14 Aug 2025)

* Departing Llanuwchllyn at 18:15 prompt

Llyn Tegid | Bala Lake Railway, BalaA scenic heritage train ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shoreline of Bala Lake, Wales' largest natural lake.

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