
Bala Town
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Details
By following this linear route, you will walk 28 miles through the spectacular countryside of the old county of Meirionnydd, from an enchanting valley at the foot of Cadair Idris to the shores of Llyn Tegid. You will cross public paths and paths used with the permission of the landowner, over mountain pastures and through woodlands, along old romantic lanes, country roads and short unavoidable sections on the main road. The splendid views of lakes and mountains will astound you.
In 1800, 15-year-old Mary Jones walked 25 miles from Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, across the Welsh mountains, to Bala to get a Bible from Revd. Thomas Charles. According to the legend, she saved six years to be able to afford the Bible and Thomas Charles was so touched by her determination that he helped to establish Bible Society four years later.
Walk Route: From Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, across the Welsh mountains, to Bala
Access: Llanfihangel-y-Pennant
Duration: 3 Days
Miles: 28
Open all the time
Address
Gwynedd,
LL23 7AD
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SH 926359 Lat: 52.91033 Long: -3.59841
A5 west from Llangollen, then A494.
By Bus: T3 Bus Service: Barmouth-Dolgellau-Llanycil-Bala-Wrexham
Public Transport Information Service: www.traveline.cymru
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 21 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Postbox
Public toilets
Telephone (public)