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Bwlch y Groes Pass

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Bwlch y Groes Pass

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Bwlch y Groes Pass

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

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1. Bwlch y Groes Pass – Lake Vyrnwy and Dam loop from Llanwddyn

50.0km

03:29

850m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Up to 5 hours and 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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More than 5 hours or 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Alice Baddeley

February 25, 2024

Bwlch y Groes is the second highest public road mountain pass in Wales, with a summit altitude of 1,788 ft (545 m). It’s also known as ‘Hellfire Pass’.

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Distance 2.99 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 110 m

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

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