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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

Hard

4.9

(18)

150

riders

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

03:05

41.8km

600m

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 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.02 km for 56 m

After 18.4 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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82 m

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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1.84 km

Nant Ffrancon Valley Scenic Road

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the point in the Nant Ffrancon valley where the extraordinary sights of Tryfan, the Glyders and the Carneddau really open up. Surely one of the most beautiful valleys …

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5.93 km

Afon Ogwen

Highlight • River

Great place for a refreshing dip.

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6.55 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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13.3 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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17.6 km

Afon Cegin

Lake

23.6 km

View of the Menai Strait

Highlight • River

Great views over the Menai strait

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24.9 km

Porth Penrhyn Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Just outside of Bangor, Porth Penrhyn is a pretty harbour on the edge of the Menai Strait. You'll find fishing boats and coastal freight ships moored up here along the dockside as well as lovely views across the water.

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33.6 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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41.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

13.9 km

8.51 km

3.27 km

1.18 km

858 m

141 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

8.98 km

8.07 km

728 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

27°C

16°C

11 %

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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Nant Ffrancon Valley Scenic Road

Afon Ogwen

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

Bangor to Tregarth Railway Path

View of the Menai Strait

Porth Penrhyn Harbour

Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route

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