Llyn Tegid

One of the best lakes to visit in Wales is Llyn Tegid, also referred to as Bala Lake. It is the biggest natural lake in the nation, measuring approximately four miles (6.3 kilometers) long and one mile (1.6 kilometers) wide, and is situated in Gwynedd, North Wales. The majority of the time, you may witness people enjoying the lake's space by windsurfing, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, boating, and picnics.

One of Wales' biggest tourist destinations, Snowdonia National Park, is home to Bala Lake. Sheep roam freely in the landscape, which is adorned with vivid purple heather in bloom. Despite the fact that Llyn Tegid is well-known, the area is serene, honoring the Welsh name for the lake, Lake of Serenity.

Like many Welsh natural areas, Llyn Tegid has a folklore associated with it. These tales of the lake monster, known as Teggie, date back to the 1920s. On your trip to the lake, you might not see Teggie, but if you go in the winter, you might see the native Gwyniad rise to the surface. It is thought that this unusual fish species has coexisted with the lake since the Ice Age.

Location: Gwynedd, Wales