The Llanberis Pass is a spectacular road climb in Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd. It is the pass between Glyderau and Snowdon Massif at 359 metres above sea level. It also houses the Pen-y-Pass Youth Hostel and car park which is a popular starting location for climbing Snowdonia on foot. It's just over 5 miles from Llanberis to Pen-Y-Pass.

Ben Thompson 🏔

May 3, 2018

Cycling

Llanberis pass is one of the most beautiful mountain roads in the UK, if not Europe.

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Blaenau Festiniog & Ogwen valley loop from Betws Y Coed — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

102km

07:14

1,640m

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

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Elevation 110 m

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

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Llanberis Pass

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

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

3. Blaenau Festiniog & Ogwen valley loop from Betws Y Coed — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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