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The best gravel rides in Gwynedd

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides in Gwynedd. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes in Gwynedd.

Last updated: November 21, 2025

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1. Cregennan Lakes and the Mawddach Trail loop from Barmouth

39.9km

03:49

990m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Mawddach Trail in Mid Wales from Dolgellau to Barmouth

15.1km

00:59

50m

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

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3. Black Road Gravel Pass – Mawddach Trail loop from Abercorris

69.5km

06:35

1,490m

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

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4. Rhyd Ddu railway crossing – Lôn Gwyrfai Lakeside Path loop from Beddgelert

20.4km

02:11

380m

390m

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

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5. Mawddach Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Dolgellau

56.6km

05:15

1,130m

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

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6. Dolgellau Town Centre – Corris loop from Dolgellau

67.4km

06:50

1,740m

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

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7. Barmouth Beach – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Barmouth

19.8km

01:20

110m

100m

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

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8. Mawddach Estuary Trail – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Barmouth

88.6km

06:53

1,430m

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

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9. Llanberis Tunnel – Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) loop from Llanberis

50.0km

04:33

1,060m

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

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10. Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Penmaenpool Toll Bridge loop from Ganllwyd

34.2km

03:15

610m

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

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The best gravel rides in Gwynedd

1. Cregennan Lakes and the Mawddach Trail loop from Barmouth

2. Mawddach Trail in Mid Wales from Dolgellau to Barmouth

3. Black Road Gravel Pass – Mawddach Trail loop from Abercorris

4. Rhyd Ddu railway crossing – Lôn Gwyrfai Lakeside Path loop from Beddgelert

5. Mawddach Trail – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Dolgellau

6. Dolgellau Town Centre – Corris loop from Dolgellau

7. Barmouth Beach – Mawddach Estuary Trail loop from Barmouth

8. Mawddach Estuary Trail – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Barmouth

9. Llanberis Tunnel – Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) loop from Llanberis

10. Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Penmaenpool Toll Bridge loop from Ganllwyd

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