The Horseshoe Pass is a mountain pass in Denbighshire, north-east Wales. It separates Llantysilio Mountain to the west from the 565 metre mountain and Marilyn Cyrn-y-Brain to the east. The A542 road from Llandegla to Llangollen runs through the pass, reaching a maximum height of 417 metres.

David Howells

October 18, 2023

Cycling

You are not far now from one of the most iconic ride locations in Wales. The Horseshoe Pass on the A542 is famous as a tough but rewarding bike ride. Just as famous is the Ponderosa Cafe nestled within the soft col between Moel y Gamelin 578m and Cyrn y Brain 565m. The pass itself sits at 417m so when you get there you deserve a greasy breakfast bap break at the cafe!

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Llangollen & the Horseshoe Pass loop from Moel Famau

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This difficult 37.4-mile touring cycling loop from Moel Famau takes you over the iconic Horseshoe Pass with stunning views of the Dee Valley

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Llangollen & The Horseshoe Pass loop from Ruthin — Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

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Horseshoe Pass – View of Castell Dinas Brân loop from Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

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Elevation 360 m

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Location: Llantysilio, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Horseshoe Pass

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Llangollen & the Horseshoe Pass loop from Moel Famau

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Llangollen & The Horseshoe Pass loop from Ruthin — Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

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Horseshoe Pass – View of Castell Dinas Brân loop from Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

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