Porthmadog Harbour – The Cob Causeway loop from Minffordd

Porthmadog Harbour – The Cob Causeway loop from Minffordd

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Porthmadog Harbour – The Cob Causeway loop from Minffordd

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37.6km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.61 km

View of Snowdonia Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a moment to appreciate this amazing view of the mountains. Sometimes the mountains reflect in the water here. If you are lucky you can also wave at the steam train as it passes by.

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3.34 km

Porthmadog Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

The marina is important to the city and remains a vibrant, vibrant center of activity. Porthmadog has an attractive harbor and attracts sailors and pleasure boaters from all over Europe …

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16.2 km

View of Criccieth Beach and Castle

Highlight • Beach

16.6 km

Criccieth Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Criccieth Castle overlooks Tremadog Bay on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales. It was built in the 13th century and remains in remarkably good condition. It's well worth looking inside, …

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16.8 km

View of Tremadog Bay from Criccieth Seafront

Highlight • Beach

Sea views out to across Tremadoc Bay from the lively sea side town of Cricieth. This is on the NCN8 route.

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34.0 km

Cariad Gelato

Highlight • Cafe

Awesome Italian style gelato made locally and sold in the shop in Porthmadog or from a cool little kiosk on the sea front in Criccieth. Loads of great flavours that …

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34.0 km

Porthmadog Harbour Town

Highlight • Viewpoint

Porthmadog is simply a busy hub, a gateway to the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia National Park. It is a lovely harbour town with a gorgeous mountain backdrop. It also has …

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34.5 km

The Cob Causeway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This mile-long causeway crosses River Glaslyn as it reaches the estuary. Opened in 1811, this causeway carries the Ffestiniog Railway as well as an A road and a cycle path. …

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37.6 km

End point

Train Station

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