Pant y March farm, near Bala, Wales.

The farm and surroundings
Pant y March is a 180 acre working farm located in a truly stunning location overlooking Wales’ largest natural lake – Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake). It enjoys far-reaching north westerly views over the majestic Arenig mountain in the southern part of Snowdonia National Park. This is really a land of legends, of giants and fairies, of witches and wizards and of mythical creatures which inhabit the lakes and mountains. The Welsh language and culture thrives here with over 80 % of the inhabitants (including your hosts) Welsh Speaking.

Bala Lake
Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid in Welsh), in Gwynedd, was the largest natural body of water in Wales prior to the level being raised by Thomas Telford to help support the flow of the Llangollen Canal. It is 4 miles / 6.4 km long by a mile / 1.6 km wide) It is crossed by the River Dee and its waters are famously deep and clear. The town of Bala sits at its northern end and the narrow gauge Bala Lake Railway runs for several kilometres along the lake's southern shore. Bala Lake has abundant pike, European perch, trout, eel and gwyniad. It also contains the very rare mollusc Myxas glutinosa - the Glutinous snail. According to legend the lake is inhabited by a monster known affectionately as Teggie. Also according to legend, while the Dee itself flows into the lake, the waters never mix. The lake now forms part of the River Dee regulation System.

The Farming at Pant y March farm
Geraint and Llinos are very keen to develop the Pant y March in a sustainable way. The farm is in the process of being converted to an organic status and has added chickens, pigs and hopefully Welsh Black Cattle to the stock of Welsh Mountain Sheep. Other inhabitants of the farm include Mwrsyn the Samoyed dog and a working border collie

The Pant y March farm family
When Geraint and Llinos purchased Pant y March in September 2007, it really had a feeling of going back to one’s roots as Llinos’ grandfather was born here. We live on the farm with our young daughter Martha. Llinos grew up on a farm the opposite side of the lake, and is a keen storyteller and walking guide, and enjoys leading environmental activities and teaching Welsh language and culture.

Pets and horses allowed
You can bring dogs with you provided they are kept under control, and at certain times we will ask you to keep them on a lead. In the picture next the dog of Geraint and Llinos. Horses can be also accommodated with prior arrangement.

The location of the Feather Down tents
The tents are located in a sunny position enjoying far-reaching views and awesome sunsets. It might even inspire the artist or poet in you! Nearby there are streams, woods, badger sets, above will be buzzards and red kites.

Trips in the area of Pant y March farm:

• Why not park your car for the week and walk / cycle / paddle/ hop on a little train to Bala and the surrounding area.
• There are numerous footpaths (all with fantastic far-reaching views) running through the farm giving access to mountain land and forests.
• The lake is 15 minutes walk away where there is access to a beach at Llangywer - ideal for swimming, boating, sailing, fishing.
• Bala Lake Railway Llangywer station - a 15 minutes walk away.
• Quiet country lanes - suitable for family cycling.
• Bike/ canoe/ kayaks/ sailing boat hire can be arranged.
• Canoeing/ kayaking/ White Water rafting at The National White Water centre at Tryweryn.
• The footpaths to the mountains of Aran/ Arenig/ Berwyn - all within 15 minutes drive away.
• Rural life centre in Bala and Snowdonia National Park.
• Within 45 minutes you will find endless empty sandy beaches, castles, prehistoric tombstones, slate-mines, Portmeirion Italian village, Mount Snowdon, Cadair Idris, Llangollen Canal (including the world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct), the centre for Alternative Technology, Sheepdog centre, Pistyll Rhayder; Wales’ highest waterfall, 3 major mountain biking centres (closest being Coed y Brenin), various festivals in the summer including the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in July.
  

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