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Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Plas Halt

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Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Plas Halt

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Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Plas Halt

01:43

22.1km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.13 km for 200 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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699 m

Country Road Along the River in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

As always great scenery with fresh air some decent climbs well worth it.

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4.23 km

Coed Tŷ-coch Stream

Highlight • Forest

5.49 km

Coed Cymerau Woodland Trust Information Board

Highlight • Natural

8.23 km

Lakeside Café

Highlight • Cafe

A good place to stop for a break. We particularly enjoyed the lamb burger with mint sauce.
With a bit of luck (or knowledge of the timetable) you can also see the historic steam train steaming past.

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9.19 km

Cwmorthin Falls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Car park gets full up top so park sensibly park close to next car gives more space for others. Don’t park in front of gate as this is used by …

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11.8 km

Stwlan Dam

Highlight • Lake

The climb up to the Llyn Stwlan Reservoir could well be the best-kept secret on British soil. It’s a 3km gravel road that averages at 10%, with spikes of 20%, …

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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

5.56 km

5.39 km

446 m

314 m

299 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

2.73 km

536 m

428 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

17°C

12°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Plas Halt

Country Road Along the River in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Coed Tŷ-coch Stream

Coed Cymerau Woodland Trust Information Board

Lakeside Café

Cwmorthin Falls

Stwlan Dam

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