Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography)

No. 1425 of 3,435 in Eryri (Snowdonia), No. 729 for history. History, 1.1 km from Bala, just outside Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.

The site of a Roman fort and camps near Bala, a scheduled monument revealed by aerial photography.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentCadw, designated historic assets of Wales (DataMapWales), checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Palé Hall HotelGrade II* listed, 5.7 km from Bala, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Tytandderwen Camping & Caravan ParkStay, 2.6 km from Bala, just outside the parkCamping
Pen Y Garth Lodge ParkStay, 2.0 km from BalaCamping
Tŷ IsafStay, 3.3 km from BalaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Plas Yn Drein BalaFood and pubs
Ye Olde Bulls Headin BalaFood and pubs
Bala Spicein BalaFood and pubs
Palé Hall Hotel Restaurant5.7 km from Bala, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Penllyn Leisure Centrein BalaRainy day