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Bala Lake
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Bala Lake (Welsh: Llyn Tegid) is in Gwynedd, North Wales. It is the largest natural body of water in Wales, at 4 miles (6.3 km) long by 1 mile (1.6 km) wide with a maximum depth of 42 meters.
In Welsh the lake is known as Llyn Tegid, meaning Lake of Serenity. Local legend states that the lake is inhabited by a monster known as “Teggie”. It is subject to sudden and dangerous floods. The River Dee runs through it and the waters of the lake are famously deep and clear. The town of Bala sits at its northern end.
External links[edit]
- Swimming with Hero by Dr. Christopher Stockdale
- Days Across Lakes, Nights Up Mountains By John Myatt, Laura Nesbitt, Caroline Saxon and Lars Mack
- Roger Parsons, Val Parsons Shares Their Passion and Roles On WOWSA Live
- Bala Lake Website
- British Long Distance Swimming Association
- Brenda Sherratt's Birthday Swim To Remember
