Rotary Bala Challenge Walks
Sat, May 9th 2026 at 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Choice of 8, 14 and 20 mile routes with varying degrees of difficulty through moorland, forest and grazing with spectacular views, from Bala to Llanuwchllyn (option to return by steam railway) or continue circular walk round Llyn Tegid to return to start.
Rotary Bala Challenge Walks
Llyn Tegid from the 8 mile walk
BC2025 Registration Desk
Start Desk in 2025
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Start Group 2019, Rotary Bala Challenge
Bala & Penllyn Leisure Centre, start of Rotary Bala Challenge 2019
BC 2025 Moldova Desk
Raising funds for Maternal & Child Health in Moldova
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Starters 2019, Rotary Bala Challenge
Bala & Penllyn Leisure Centre, start of Rotary Bala Challenge 2019
Llyn Tegid and the distant Aran Ridge
Looking towards the Route for Leg 1 and Leg 2 of the Bala Challenge
Climbing in style, Rotary Bala Challenge 2024
Climbing the stile above Bala Town, Rotary Bala Challenge Leg 1, 8 mile walk 2023
Llyn Tegid, Rotary Bala Challenge 8 mile walk, 2024
View of Llyn Tegid from the south, Leg 1, Rotary Bala Challenge 2023
Aran Ridge 2025
The Tough Leg 2 of the 20 mile route
BC2025 Aran Ridge view
The tough part of the course
BC2025 South Snowdonia Rescue Team
Mountain Rescue Team thankfully has little to do on good weather days
Good friends, Rotary Bala Challenge 2023
Resting en route to enjoy the view, Rotary Bala Challenge 14 mile walk 2023
Next Challenge 9th May 2026
Register and Pay On-line
Registration Form and Details 2026
Rules & Conditions
Route notes and maps 2026
For GPX files, email: adrianmurray749@gmail.com
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Bala and Penllyn, 2025 President Adrian and BC coordinator Glyn wish to thank the 160 walkers and runners and the team of 30 volunteers who helped make the 18th Bala Challenge a success. We are especially grateful to Bala Caravan Parks (Pen y Garth), DH Jones Agricultural and Forestry Equipment Supplier, Blakemore/SPAR Retail Stores and Aykroyd's Nightwear for sponsoring the event.
Once again the weather was amazing, and aside from what individuals raised for charities of their own choice, the Rotary Club raised £3,150 for charity and an additional £1,700 for the Rotary e-Club of Moldova International for a Maternal and Child Health Project to benefit refugee mothers and children displaced from Ukraine.
If you would like to become a sponsor in 2026 please contact our treasurer, Dylan Jones on info@balarotary.org
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Choice of 8, 14 and 20 mile routes with varying degrees of difficulty through moorland, forest and grazing with spectacular views, from Bala to Llanuwchllyn (option to return by steam railway) or continue circular walk round Llyn Tegid to return to start.
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