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At four-miles long and over 40m deep, Llyn Tegid (‘Bala Lake’) is the largest lake in Wales, with its own mythical monster called Teggie. The 6th century legendary poet Taliesin may have been raised here. Writer Elis Gruffydd’s (1490-1552) mythologised version of Taliesin’s life suggests he was a servant boy for Tegid Foel (‘Bald Tegid’) the giant husband of the sorceress Ceridwen. The place where Tegid Foel’s court stood is now hidden beneath the waters of the lake after being suddenly drowned, and locals say that the court lanterns can be seen shimmering underwater on a moonlit night. A number of tracks and footpaths circle the lake, and Bala Adventure and Watersports on the foreshore offers a range adventure activities. Llyn Tegid is managed by Snowdonia National Park Authority.
Llyn Tegid
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- Region : North West Wales
- Grid Ref : SH 90910 33607
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At four-miles long and over 40m deep, Llyn Tegid (‘Bala Lake’) is the largest lake in Wales, with its own mythical monster called Teggie. The 6th century legendary poet Taliesin may have been raised here. Writer Elis Gruffydd’s (1490-1552) mythologised version of Taliesin’s life suggests he was a servant boy for Tegid Foel (‘Bald Tegid’) the giant husband of the sorceress Ceridwen. The place where Tegid Foel’s court stood is now hidden beneath the waters of the lake after being suddenly drowned, and locals say that the court lanterns can be seen shimmering underwater on a moonlit night. A number of tracks and footpaths circle the lake, and Bala Adventure and Watersports on the foreshore offers a range adventure activities. Llyn Tegid is managed by Snowdonia National Park Authority.
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