Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake Railway) offers a delightful narrow-gauge steam train journey from Llanuwchllyn to Bala, taking you along the southern shore of Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) through the beautiful scenery of Snowdonia National Park. This round-trip of about nine miles (≈ one hour) gives passengers superb views of the lake, pastoral woodland, and nearby mountains including Arenig Fawr, Aran Benllyn, and Aran Fawddwy.
At Llanuwchllyn station you’ll find free car parking (including for coaches), a café/gift shop, signal box, and the Heritage Centre which displays artefacts from the slate industry, historic locomotives, wagons and more. Stops like Llangower allow you to stretch legs, enjoy lakeside walks, picnic by the shore, or take a short detour into Bala town for shopping and cafés. It’s relaxed, welcoming, and perfect for families, railway enthusiasts, photographers or anyone wanting to unwind in Welsh countryside.
