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Cregennan Lakes and the Mawddach Trail loop from Barmouth

Cregennan Lakes and the Mawddach Trail loop from Barmouth

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Cregennan Lakes and the Mawddach Trail loop from Barmouth

03:49

39.9km

990m

Gravel riding

Embark on a challenging gravel biking adventure with the Cregennan Lakes and Mawddach Trail loop from Barmouth. This difficult route spans 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and features a significant 3247 feet (990 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 3 hours and 48 minutes to complete. You will experience a…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.20 km

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

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Grade 2 listed single track wooden railway viaduct with wood cycle path next to the train line. Fantastic views across the Afon Mawddach Estuary.

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7.90 km

Cregennan Lakes

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These twin lakes are particularly beautiful and lie just north of Cadair Idris. Both are owned by the National Trust and are free to visit. With mountains rising around them …

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9.79 km

NCN 82 Gravel Trail on Cadair Idris Flank

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This is a hilly section of the NCN 82 and the ascent over the flank of Cadair Idris is not only tough but rough too. It is a gravelly pretty …

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11.9 km

View of Barmouth and the Mawddach Estuary

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The path may be tough going but the views from here over to Barmouth and the Mawddach estuary are simply beautiful whichever way you are going.

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29.0 km

View of Llwyngwril and Cardigan Bay

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Choose a fine day :) to enjoy the views at their best.
The climb to get here out of Llwyngwril is pretty steep but it's well worth it once you're …

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39.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

11.1 km

3.50 km

3.41 km

1.70 km

936 m

243 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

12.6 km

10.9 km

3.41 km

313 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

12°C

50 %

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Cregennan Lakes and the Mawddach Trail loop from Barmouth

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

Cregennan Lakes

NCN 82 Gravel Trail on Cadair Idris Flank

View of Barmouth and the Mawddach Estuary

View of Llwyngwril and Cardigan Bay

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