Nant y Moch Climb – Moel y Llyn Gravel Climb loop from Tal-y-bont

Nant y Moch Climb – Moel y Llyn Gravel Climb loop from Tal-y-bont

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Nant y Moch Climb – Moel y Llyn Gravel Climb loop from Tal-y-bont

02:25

30.2km

770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.78 km

Coed Fronlas

Forest

4.60 km

Nant y Moch Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Scienic 20-30min climb up through and over the valley from Tal y bont.

Tip by

9.65 km

Anglers' Gravel Track

Highlight • Forest

A great gravel ride, leading through the woods and moors of grazing sheep.

Tip by

11.1 km

Moel y Llyn Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Long gravel climb up a forestry road summits that starts near Furnace

Tip by

24.9 km

Coed Gwar-cwm-bach

Forest

30.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

6.17 km

5.27 km

2.36 km

2.27 km

Surfaces

16.4 km

8.54 km

5.08 km

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

41 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

August 4, 2024,Moel y Llyn with Pete

Not what I had planned for this weekend, but very lovely nonetheless 😊

May 21, 2025,Wednesday gravel fun in the sun ☀️

Lovely few hours on my own in the hills on fantastic gravel roads with a picnic at my favourite view point. Good for the soul 🙂

July 7, 2024,Moel y Llyn loop

Back home from holibobs. I'm a lucky bunny that this is what home looks like 😍. One of my favourite loops - a cracking climb followed by a long gravel descent. Amazing views all the way around. Lovely and quiet ❤️