Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) Shoreline Walk

Llyn Tegid scores a solid 8/10 for dog friendliness, and it's easy to see why — the walk offers miles of lakeside meadow, pebble beach and woodland where dogs can roam and swim freely. Bala town also has multiple dog friendly cafes and pubs, so you're well catered for before or after your walk.

Dogs can be off lead across long stretches of meadow and woodland along the shoreline, and there are plenty of spots where they can take a dip in the lake. However, leads are needed on the lane sections and around the Bala foreshore, which gets busy with watersports in summer — and because sheep graze the lakeside fields year round, a reliable recall is essential throughout.

The terrain is mostly flat — a mix of grass meadow, pebble beach and short tarmac sections — making it a comfortable walk for dogs of all ages and fitness levels. Parking is pay and display at the Llyn Tegid Foreshore (around 100 spaces), with additional parking at Llangywer, and there are toilets and a cafe at the foreshore if you need them.