View of Mount Foel – National Cycle Network Route 8 loop from Pen-y-groes

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View of Mount Foel – National Cycle Network Route 8 loop from Pen-y-groes

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View of Mount Foel – National Cycle Network Route 8 loop from Pen-y-groes

01:39

26.4km

250m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Tirwedd Cenedlaethol Llŷn

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

189 m

Local Café and Deli

Highlight • Other

203 m

Y Banc Café, Penygroes

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee at this newly opened cafe at Pernygroes. Cycle friendly with outdoors seating. Open Mon-Sat 9-3.

Tip by

2.84 km

View of Mount Foel

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful cycle path through farmland with traditional stone fencing and a view over the rolling countyside and Mount Foel.

Tip by

5.11 km

Cows Along National Cycle Route 8

Highlight • Cycleway

5.12 km

Green Trailer in Rural Landscape

Highlight • Structure

Nice easy flat walk.

Tip by

5.81 km

National Cycle Network Route 8

Highlight • Cycleway

9.94 km

Bridge Over Afon Dwyryd

Highlight • River

Gravel path up a steep hill. Recommend pushing road bikes.

Tip by

14.9 km

Quiet Rural Road Near Moel Ysgyfarnogod

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

9.20 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

13.9 km

12.3 km

231 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

15°C

8°C

88 %

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View of Mount Foel – National Cycle Network Route 8 loop from Pen-y-groes

Local Café and Deli

Y Banc Café, Penygroes

View of Mount Foel

Cows Along National Cycle Route 8

Green Trailer in Rural Landscape

National Cycle Network Route 8

Bridge Over Afon Dwyryd

Quiet Rural Road Near Moel Ysgyfarnogod

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