The Bala Challenge is the premier walking event of
Southern Snowdonia. The event is a Charity Walk, organised by the Bala &
Penllyn Rotary Club, which raises funds for beneficiaries such as the North
Wales Air Ambulance, Mountain Rescue Service & local good causes.
Participants can raise funds for their own good cause or just enjoy the walk.
The first event was held in 2005 and the number of
participants has increased each year to over 250. The event has raised over
£14,000 directly and taking into account participants own sponsorship it is
estimated that some £50,000 has been raised.
Features of the event are:
- Marvellous scenery of southern Snowdonia
- Choice of route of various distances
- A serious walk of 20 miles, over 4,000 ft
- Family walk with
return by steam railway
- Feeding station
& refreshments at the finish
- Circular walk or
transport provided
This will be an
opportunity to experience the outstanding scenery of southern Snowdonia, North
Wales, with views of the largest natural lake in Wales, surrounded by three
mountain ranges (Berwyn, Aran, Arenig) and a possibility to observe the natural
wildlife including Buzzards and Red Kites. The route has been chosen to
maximise the views over a variety of terrain including farmland, moorland and
forest.
Individual walkers or
groups representing societies or clubs may also seek sponsorship to raise funds for a good cause of their own
choice.
There is a choice of walks:
- The Bala
Challenge is a strenuous circular walk Bala Lake (Llyn
Tegid), including part of the Aran ridge, starting and finishing at the
Penllyn Leisure Centre, in Bala. The walk is 20 miles (32 km) long with a
total ascent of 4,100ft (1,250m).
- The Bala Lake Circuit is a circular
walk around Bala Lake starting and finishing at the Penllyn Leisure
Centre, in Bala. The walk is 14 miles (23km) long with a total ascent of
2,700ft (800m).
- Bala Lake Walk: suitable for family groups,
is a linear walk along the south-east side of Bala Lake starting at the
Penllyn Leisure Centre in Bala and finishing in Llanuwchllyn. The walk is
8 miles (13km) long with a total ascent of 1,700ft (510m). Return to the
start may be by steam railway or provided by the organisers.
- Guided
Walk circular of 2 hours with
a local expert who will provide information on wildlife.
Further information: Gwybodaeth
bellach:
Peter Cottee Tel:
01678-521782 Cyswllt
Cymraeg:
E-mail: petercottee@hotmail.com Gareth Griffiths 01678
521855
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