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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Gwynedd
Llanengan

View of Porth Neigwl from Rhiw – Abersoch Village and Harbour loop from Abersoch

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Gwynedd
Llanengan

View of Porth Neigwl from Rhiw – Abersoch Village and Harbour loop from Abersoch

Moderate

6

riders

View of Porth Neigwl from Rhiw – Abersoch Village and Harbour loop from Abersoch

01:53

27.4km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 27.2 km for 19 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

918 m

Castell Abersoch

Highlight • Castle

2

9.87 km

Hell's Mouth Beach

Highlight • Beach

Tough climb up to Rhiw starts here.

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3

9.97 km

View of Porth Neigwl from Rhiw

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

This is a tough cycling climb but once you get to the top just turn around and see the fantastic views over Porth Neigwl (Hell's mouth) beach to the East.

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5

14.1 km

Mynydd Rhiw Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Rhiw is a very pleasant 304m summit just to the north of Plas yn Rhiw National Trust manor house. The area is rich in archaeological sites and is a very tranquil place to go and hike. Mynydd Rhiw is also listed as a UK Marilyn.

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6

26.9 km

Abersoch Village and Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Once a thriving fishing village Abersoch is now more reliant on tourism with water sports, sailing and recreational fishing bringing the main income.
It's a nice seaside village with a good selections of cafes, pubs and restaurants to feed a hungry cyclist.

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7

27.2 km

The Vaynol

Highlight • Pub

8

27.3 km

Abersoch Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small village with several cafés, bars, restaurants, and shops selling surf and outdoor equipment. Very popular with tourists and hikers walking the coastal path.

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B

27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

1.45 km

1.22 km

1.14 km

957 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

7.62 km

1.18 km

948 m

747 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

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Friday 15 May

13°C

8°C

68 %

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