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The best cycling routes in Gwynedd

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Cycling in Gwynedd is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North Wales. So you can find your perfect Gwynedd 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 21, 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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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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. Dinas Dinlle & Caernarfon Castle along the Menai Strait from Port Dinorwic

40.4km

02:31

230m

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

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8. Beddgelert & Aberglaslyn loop from Porthmadog — Snowdonia National Park

52.4km

03:16

500m

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

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9. Caernarfon Castle & Nantlle loop from Rhyd-Ddu — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

40.1km

02:29

370m

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

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10. Around the Llŷn Peninsula from Pwllheli

80.8km

05:08

890m

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

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The best cycling routes in Gwynedd

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

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

3. Around Lake Bala from Bala — Snowdonia National Park

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

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

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

7. Dinas Dinlle & Caernarfon Castle along the Menai Strait from Port Dinorwic

8. Beddgelert & Aberglaslyn loop from Porthmadog — Snowdonia National Park

9. Caernarfon Castle & Nantlle loop from Rhyd-Ddu — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

10. Around the Llŷn Peninsula from Pwllheli

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