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Ogwen Valley Byway (Eastern Section)

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Ogwen Valley Byway (Eastern Section)

Name: Ogwen Valley Byway (Eastern Section)
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Location: Capel Curig, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Best Mountain Bike Rides to Ogwen Valley Byway (Eastern Section)

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1. Llyn Cowlyd and the Crafnant valley loop — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

27.5km

02:36

680m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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2. Siabod Café – Snowdon Inn Campsite loop from Mynydd Llandygai

51.4km

03:42

780m

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

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Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

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3. Tu Hwnt i'r Bont Tearoom – Snowdonia Slate Trail Byway loop from Llanllechid

55.7km

04:07

780m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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October 13, 2022

Blue grade double track leading you from Capel Curig into the Ogwen valley. Classic views of Tryfan and the Carneddau await. After heavy rain it can become a bit muddy in places.

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Distance 3.47 km

Uphill 80 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Capel Curig, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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