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Cambrian Mountains

Cambrian Mountains

The best cycling routes in the Cambrian Mountains

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Cycling in the Cambrian Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Wales. So you can find your perfect Cambrian Mountains bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 28, 2025

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1. Mawddach Trail & Cregennan Lakes loop from Barmouth — Snowdonia National Park

33.3km

02:19

430m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

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2. Llanberis & the Llyns loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park

46.9km

03:04

630m

620m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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3. Llyn Efyrnwy / Lake Vyrnwy to Llyn Tegid / Bala Lake high pass loop — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

55.4km

03:46

930m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Around Llyn Llanwddyn

18.2km

01:08

200m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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132

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5. Around Lake Bala from Bala — Snowdonia National Park

18.5km

01:10

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Abergavenny to Pontypool loop via Y Tymbol (The Tumble)

49.5km

03:50

660m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Ogwen Valley loop from Capel Curig — Snowdonia National Park

78.1km

05:23

970m

960m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Pen-y-Pass & Ogwen Valley loop from Llanberis — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

47.0km

03:28

700m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Blaenau Festiniog & Betws-y-Coed loop from Beddgelert — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

71.1km

05:02

1,180m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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10. Barmouth loop from Dolgellau on the Mawddach Trail — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

31.5km

01:59

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the Cambrian Mountains

1. Mawddach Trail & Cregennan Lakes loop from Barmouth — Snowdonia National Park

2. Llanberis & the Llyns loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park

3. Llyn Efyrnwy / Lake Vyrnwy to Llyn Tegid / Bala Lake high pass loop — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

4. Around Llyn Llanwddyn

5. Around Lake Bala from Bala — Snowdonia National Park

6. Abergavenny to Pontypool loop via Y Tymbol (The Tumble)

7. Ogwen Valley loop from Capel Curig — Snowdonia National Park

8. Pen-y-Pass & Ogwen Valley loop from Llanberis — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

9. Blaenau Festiniog & Betws-y-Coed loop from Beddgelert — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

10. Barmouth loop from Dolgellau on the Mawddach Trail — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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