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Horseshoe Pass from Wrexham loop — Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

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Horseshoe Pass from Wrexham loop — Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

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Horseshoe Pass from Wrexham loop — Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

02:43

50.5km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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20.2 km

Horseshoe Pass (Bwlch yr Oernant) Climb from Llangollen

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

At just under 6 km long with an average gradient of 5% and fantastic scenery this climb is really good and rewarding challenge for any cyclist. The first 1.5 km is a gradual introduction to the climb before a couple of steeper ramps need to be overcome. Once you're over these the road sweeps left taking you onto the horseshoe section, where again the road kicks up a couple of times before finally easing off as you kick on towards the summit. If you look right you will see the road below from where you have came and how much you have climbed. The tarmac is quite rough and pitted but still well worth it for the views and the sense of satisfaction when you reach the summit for a coffee and The Ponderosa Cafe.

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26.9 km

The Old Shoe Climb

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Long, steep, gruelling climb to the Ponderosa, but no traffic!

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35.7 km

View of Castell Dinas Brân

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Outstanding views from this path, one of the best in the Dee valley. Can be a bumpy steep climb to get to but it's well worth the effort.

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50.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

24.4 km

320 m

223 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

20.0 km

159 m

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Highest point (410 m)

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