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Pen y Pass and Beddgelert from Bangor loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

Pen y Pass and Beddgelert from Bangor loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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Pen y Pass and Beddgelert from Bangor loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

03:32

74.7km

950m

Road cycling

Embark on a challenging road cycling adventure through Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park. This difficult 46.4-mile (74.7 km) loop takes you past dramatic mountain scenery, including the iconic Snowdon massif and the Glyderau. You will experience significant climbs, such as the renowned Pen-y-Pass, which offers stunning views looking…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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24.8 km

Llanberis Pass – Pen-y-Pass Climb

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Awesome mountain road from Nant Peris in the west to the top of Pen-y-pass in the east. It's a long climb up from Nant Peris or an exciting descent in …

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25.0 km

Pen-y-Pass Climb from Capel Curig

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A gradual ascent at 4.7% for 6 kilometres with the maximum gradient 10%.

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34.9 km

Llyn Dinas

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Beautiful views across Llyn Dinas from the A498. Snowdon is to the north and the Watkin path starts a little further northeast up the road. Views south up onto Mynydd Llyndy which is managed by the National Trust.

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38.4 km

Caffi Colwyn

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Great cafe situated in Beddgelert. You'll find outdoor seating at the rear, ideal for the summer months.

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39.5 km

View of Beddgelert and the Glaslyn River

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Take care in winter months but seeing the area is wonderful watch out for cattle grids

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45.9 km

Llyn Cwellyn

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Llyn Cwellyn is a reservoir in North Wales which supplies drinking water to parts of Gwynedd and Anglesey. It lies on the Afon Gwyrfai in Nant y Betws between Moel …

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74.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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45.7 km

25.3 km

1.62 km

1.25 km

844 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.7 km

2.98 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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Martin Tonge

August 15, 2024, Nothing to see here!

Tour of Snowdon with zero views due to low cloud strong winds and persistent rain 😀

Pen y Pass and Beddgelert from Bangor loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

Llanberis Pass – Pen-y-Pass Climb

Pen-y-Pass Climb from Capel Curig

Llyn Dinas

Caffi Colwyn

View of Beddgelert and the Glaslyn River

Llyn Cwellyn

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