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Black Road Gravel Pass

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Black Road Gravel Pass

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Black Road Gravel Pass

Name: Black Road Gravel Pass
Rating: 2

Recommended by 36 mountain bikers

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Location: Arthog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Best Mountain Bike Rides to Black Road Gravel Pass

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1. Black Road Gravel Pass – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Abercorris

66.4km

04:51

1,160m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Dolgellau Town Centre – Penmaenpool Toll Bridge loop from Llanelltyd

63.7km

04:39

1,150m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Craig Aderyn (Bird Rock) – Ffordd Ddu Gravel Pass loop from Morfa Mawddach

30.3km

02:58

840m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kit P

November 24, 2020

This pass is an exceptional ride, particularly when the skies are clear. This gravel trail curves around the western extreme of Cadair Idris, bringing you high above the coast to provide amazing views of Barmouth and its bay.

The gravel here can be loose in places but is suitable for touring, hybrid, gravel and mountain bikes. The trail is isolated, far away from roads making it blissful in good weather. It’s exposed, so take care to bring appropriate clothing should the weather close in.

Eleanor Jaskowska

November 11, 2019

Amazing gravel pass with views over Barmouth, amazing at sunset! Gets a bit loose on the descent but easily done on a cross/gravel bike.

Andy

April 11, 2022

A superb gravel ride! Surface was quite loose at the north end, which was challenging on a loaded bike. The views across the estuary to Barmouth are simply breath-taking. And to top it all there's an epic descent towards Tywyn at the south end - be wary of the cattle grids!!

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Distance 5.66 km

Uphill 100 m

Downhill 80 m

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Location: Arthog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Black Road Gravel Pass

1. Black Road Gravel Pass – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Abercorris

2. Dolgellau Town Centre – Penmaenpool Toll Bridge loop from Llanelltyd

3. Craig Aderyn (Bird Rock) – Ffordd Ddu Gravel Pass loop from Morfa Mawddach

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