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Activities

Near to the Snowdonia National Park and only a few minutes drive from the lake and white water centre we are in an ideal position to provide accommodation for outdoor activity groups. Whether you are into canoeing, rafting, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, climbing, walking, cycling, riding or golf you will find Bala Bunkhouse is ideally suited to your needs.

Local Activity Providers

Get out and about in the great outdoors
If you require a mountain guide or local fishing guide just mention it when you send your enquiry and we'll arrange it for you.

Bala Adventure & watersports centre.
Sara and Mark offer such a large list of activities on land and water that we just can't list them all.
01678 521059
www.balawatersports.com

Canolfan Tryweryn the National White water centre.
This is where you need to go if you fancy a bit of white water rafting. whether  you want to go 7 in a raft or 2 in an Orca either way it's a Rush. If your a paddler they've also got all the river level info you need. 
01678 521083
www.ukrafting.co.uk

Paddle Works
For all you canoeist, supply a wide range equipment, situated on Bala high street.
www.paddleworks.co.uk 

RHIW GOCH Ski & Mountain Bike Centre 01766 540578 www.skiinguk.com

If you’re a 4x4 enthusiast, individual or group, BALA 4x4 off road centre has the terrain to test your skills Contact:-

LLanerch Yr Eryr
Tel/fax 01678 521453 Mobile 07896545945


 walking/abseiling/coasteering/mountaineering £30 per person for a half day session.


Get on your bike and ride.
Bala and the Snowdonia national park offer some of the best cycling in UK both on and off road 

The Welsh Tourist Board Guide 
to Coed y Brenin mountain bike trails and more
http://www.mbwales.com

The North Wales Mountain Bike Association
Lots of useful information and links to do with mountain biking in North Wales
http://www.nwmba.demon.co.uk

Cycle Touring Club 
It's off-road too ... the UK association looking after the needs of the cyclist. 
http://www.ctc.org.uk 

The National Cycle Network
If you want to go place to place or get between the mountain biking centres find out more about the NCN in Wales
http://www.sustrans.org.uk

R. H. Roberts, Cycle Dealers
This is our local Bike Hirer, Mr Robert also offers out of hours parts service exclusive to our guests
01678 520252
www.rhroberts-cycles.co.uk

Horse Riding
Here's a couple of other pony trekking centres both about 45 mins drive away 
http://www.ponytreks.co.uk
http://www.abergwynantfarm.com

GYG Karting.
Just 20 minuets away on the A5 just outside Cerrigydrudion. Where the whole family can experience the thrill of motorsport.
01490 420770
www.gygkarting.co.uk

Quadtreks.
At the same place as ponytreks.co.uk (above) but on a Quad bike, looks like fun, and only about 45 minuets away.
www.Quadtreks.co.uk

Beiciau Madian Quads and Laser Sport.
It's about an hours drive over to Machynlleth but worth it for a day out.
01654 702746
www.madianquads.co.uk

If you fancy something a bit more leisurely how about a bit of

Golf
BALA GOLF CLUB

Offer all guests staying at Bala BunkHouse special rates on green fees. Golf clubs and societies can take advantage this and our great mid-week discounts, for groups of 10 or more staying 3 or more nights, to enjoy one of the prettiest mountain courses in Wales, with stunning views over the lake, Aran, Arenig and Berwyn Mountain ranges  

Contact:

G Rhys Jones (Secretary)

Telephone:

01678 520359

Fax:

01678 521361

Dolgellau Golf Club

Contact:

Ms J M May (Secretary)

Address:

Hengwrt Estate
Pencefn Road
Dolgellau
Gwynedd
LL4 0SE
Wales

Telephone:

01341 422603

Ffestiniog Golf Club

Contact:

A Roberts (Secretary)

Address:

Y Cefn
Ffestiniog
Gwynedd
Wales

Telephone:

01766 762637

Ruthin- Pwllglas Golf Club.
01824702296

Or a spot of fishing

Bala & District Angling Association
You'll find all of BDAA site's here, and we can arrange for one of their members to guide you to the best spots, contact us for more info.   
www.balawales.com

North Wales Fly Fishing School
Never fished before? Want to learn? These folks can sort you out
www.nwalesflyfishingschool.com

 A Few Of The Places to eat and drink in Bala

Caffi’r Cyfnod, High Street, Bala, A Great Breakfast! The Oldest Café in Bala, With a Warm Welcome.

Plas Yn Dre, Licensed Restaurant. High Street, Bala, Excellent Quality Home Cooked Food, With menu to suit all tastes.01678 521256

Gwesty Plas Goch, High Street, Bala. Large Welcoming Lounge/Bar With Accommodation and Excellent Menu 01678 520309.

http://www.plascoch.com

Tourists Related Sites

Wales Tourist Board Official Site
www.visitwales.com

The Bala & Penllyn Tourism Association
www.bala-snowdonia.com

Mid Wales Tourist Association 
www.visitmidwales.co.uk

Snowdonia Active
http://www.snowdonia-active.com/

Your Guide to Outdoor Pursuits and Activities in Wales www.waleslive.com

North Wales Tourist Board
www.nwt.co.uk

Snowdonia National Park
www.snowdonia-npa.gov.uk

Another useful site for out door activity lovers
www.outdoor-solutions.co.uk

Useful Links

The Independent Hostel Guide.
Does like it says! it's a guide to independent hostel in UK and Europe
www.independenthostelguide.co.uk

Whether you come to Krakow for fun or sightseeing,
Momotown Hostel is a perfect choice.

www.momotownhostel.com

comprehensive guide to independent backpackers hostels and bunkhouses
www.backpackers-online.com

The Internet Guide to Hostelling
www.hostels.com

A Guide to Backpacking in Europe
www.backpackingineurope.com

Find more Group Accommodation.
www.groupaccommodation.com

Hostel Paris - Hostel in Paris - Hostales Paris
Perfect Hotel & Hostel

www.nest-hostels.com
Nest Youth Hostel - Spain

Here's some small hostels 25 beds or less
Aus  www.smallhostels.com
Europe  www.small-hostels.com

Waikiki Beachside Hostel
www.waikikibeachsidehostel.com

Your guide to Hostels in Europe

The Walkers Hostel, Cumbria
www.walkershostel.freeserve.co.uk

Liverpool Hostel
www.internationalinn.co.uk

Rome
www.cheaphostelsrome.com

Somewhere to stay in the South Wales valleys
www.hobo-backpackers.co.uk

How about the Czech Republic
www.hostelolomouc.com

or Prague www.sirtobys.com

There‘s some interesting reading on these
Environmental web site’s.

Environmental cleaning we use supplied by
www.ecover.com

The centre for alternative energy
www.cat.org.uk

A site we should all visit
www.earthcatcher.org

How about a bit of good news about what some folk are doing to the enviroment.
www.positivenews.org.uk

We could all be a part of this
www.worldfuturecouncil.org

See what the Body Shop and Greenpeace are up to
www.choose-positive-energy.org

The energy saving trust can help you help the environment, honest have a look
www.est.org.uk

You might like to have a look at this
www.earthemergency.com

Organic Wales, the online resource centre for organic living in Wales.
www.organicwales.com