Bala

No. 5 of 5 bases in the Eryri (Snowdonia), with 204 ranked places within a 30-minute drive.

Getting around without a car

4 bus stops within 400 m.NaPTAN, checked 2026-10-30

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Within reach

Ranked for any trip, within a 30-minute drive.
No. 1
Plas Yn Drein BalaFood and pubs
No. 2
The Stag Innin DolgellauFood and pubs
No. 3
Church of St MarkGrade I listed, 3.6 km from DolgellauHistory and heritage
No. 4
Palé Hall HotelGrade II* listed, 5.7 km from Bala, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 5
Bala Spicein BalaFood and pubs
No. 6
Palé Hall Hotel Restaurant5.7 km from Bala, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 7
Ye Olde Bulls Headin BalaFood and pubs
No. 8
Loch Caféin BalaFood and pubs
No. 9
Y Badell Aurin BalaFood and pubs
No. 10
Yr Hen Efailin DolgellauFood and pubs
No. 11
Carndochan CastleScheduled monument, 9.5 km from BalaHistory and heritage
No. 12
Parish Church of St DerfelGrade I listed, 5.7 km from Bala, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 13
Bwch-Yn-Uchaf CampsiteStay, 7.3 km from BalaCamping
No. 14
Eagles Inn7.8 km from BalaFood and pubs
No. 15
Branas UchafGrade II* listed, 9.1 km from Bala, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 16
County HallGrade II* listed, in DolgellauHistory and heritage
No. 17
Castell Gronw Castle MoundScheduled monument, 1.1 km from BalaHistory and heritage
No. 18
Tytandderwen Camping & Caravan ParkStay, 2.6 km from Bala, just outside the parkCamping
No. 19
Old Wives' Talesin BalaFood and pubs
No. 20
Capel Celyn Memorial ChapelGrade II* listed, 9.3 km from BalaHistory and heritage
No. 21
Parish Church of St DeiniolGrade II* listed, 7.8 km from BalaHistory and heritage
No. 22
Tyddyn Llan11 km from Bala, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 23
White Lion Royal Hotelin BalaFood and pubs
No. 24
Gwyndyin DolgellauFood and pubs