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Bwlch y Groes Climb from Llanymawddwy

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Bwlch y Groes Climb from Llanymawddwy

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Bwlch y Groes Climb from Llanymawddwy

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    1. Bwlch y Groes loop from Dinas Mawddwy

    22.9km

    01:21

    560m

    560m

    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    April 4, 2024

    Bwlch y Groes (Pass of the Cross) is one of the highest public road mountain passes in Wales. The views from the top of Bwlch y Groes are stunning with views across the Dyfi valley and Cadair Idris. This 17 mile breathtaking route lies on minor roads linking Dinas Mawddwy and Llanuwchllyn in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park and Lake Vyrnwy.

    The route was part of the pilgrim's route from North West Wales to St David's in South Wales. A cross, which is humble in appearance, is not on a map. It can be found just below the summit at the junction of the road that leads down from Lake Vyrnwy. It was placed on the route as a symbol of faith and strength comforting travellers since medieval times.

    Cycling the route is definitely not for the faint hearted!

      April 5, 2023

      Great in dry. Quite a sketchy descent in the rain

        September 21, 2025

        Incredibly difficult but rewarding climb.

        Second highest pass in Wales.
        A relentless climb with no breaks or easy period with the steepest ramp hitting 25% towards the end of the effort.


        1.84 miles
        Average 11%
        Max 25%

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          Distance 3.47 km

          Uphill 400 m

          Downhill 10 m

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

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