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Llyn Ogwen – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Bangor

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Llyn Ogwen – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Bangor

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5.0

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Llyn Ogwen – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Bangor

02:39

36.4km

550m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 997 m for 52 m

After 9.49 km for 207 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.02 km

Bangor Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of Bangor Cathedral looking up towards the hill

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2

3.20 km

Bangor to Tregarth Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Old railway path converted into a bike path. Goes from the South of Bangor down to Tregarth. The surface is compact gravel so perfect for even the fanciest road bikes. Nice to escape the roads for a bit.

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3

11.8 km

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

Highlight • Waterfall

There are several waterfalls along River Ogwen and this is the perfect spot to sit on the serene riverbank and see the water breaking over large slabs. This river travels …

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4

12.4 km

Afon Ogwen

Highlight • River

Great place for a refreshing dip.

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5

18.3 km

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Highlight • Parking

The visitor centre is located on the A5, approximately 5 miles south of Bethesda and approximately 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on the western side of Llyn Ogwen.
There …

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6

18.4 km

Llyn Ogwen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Llyn Ogwen is a ribbon lake in north-west Wales. It lies alongside the A5 road between two mountain ranges of Snowdonia, the Carneddau and the Glyderau.

Tip by

7

18.4 km

Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Off road through the quarry to Llyn Ogwen. You may hear the Zip wire close by.

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B

36.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

11.8 km

8.31 km

829 m

432 m

401 m

298 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

7.85 km

7.22 km

835 m

402 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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