The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Bro Machno
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Bro Machno and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Pen-y-Pass Ascent from Nant Gwynant
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Voted one of the ten most iconic climbs in Wales, you have to conquer this climb. It climbs gently enough from Nant Gwynant to the summit of Pen y Pass for approximately 6km.
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Foel Frech Off-Road Pass
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Completing this loop is impossible without this beautiful and very remote 3km off-road section between the head of Cwm Penanner and the village of Ysbyty Ifan. There's nothing overly technical …
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View of the Carneddau Range
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A great opportunity for views of the Carneddau range, notably, Craig Wen, Creigiau Gleision and Crimpiau.
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Bwlch y Rhediad Pass
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Bwlch y Rhediad, marked by a solitary crag, is a pass between Carnedd y Cribau and Moel Meirch. It offers great views towards Yr Snowdon (Snowdon) on a good day, …
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Ascent to Crimea Pass from Dolwyddelan
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The ascent to Crimea Pass from Dolwyddelan is along the A470, which can be a busy route. It's just over 3km long with an elevation gain of 205m, giving an average gradient of 6.6%.
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