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Natural attractions

Lakes

Lakes add to the beauty and appeal of many landscapes and very often provide a range of tourist activities around their shores.  Travel and tourism organisations offer a range of water-based activities on many lakes and lakeside villages often provide tourist facilities.  Campsites and caravan sites close to lakes are popular because lake views are appealing to many tourists and a number of facilities are often nearby.   

The largest lake in Wales is Lake Bala (Llyn Tegid) which is approximately 6 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide.  The town of Bala is situated at the northern end of the lake and narrow gauge Bala Lake Railway runs for several kilometres along its southern shore.  The lake is popular for all sorts of water-based activities including sailing, kayaking and windsurfing. White water rafting takes place on the River Dee which flows through the lake.