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Straining Tower at Lake Vyrnwy

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Straining Tower at Lake Vyrnwy

Name: Straining Tower at Lake Vyrnwy
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Location: Llanwddyn, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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Top cycling routes to Straining Tower at Lake Vyrnwy

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1. Vyrnwy Dam – Lake Vyrnwy and Dam loop from Llanwddyn

21.8km

01:44

320m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate Bike Ride

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.

Expert Bike Ride

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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2. Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Hirnant Pass loop from Bala

52.5km

03:30

790m

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

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Easy Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate Bike Ride

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.

Expert Bike Ride

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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3. Hirnant Pass – Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) loop from Foel

86.5km

05:53

1,370m

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

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Easy Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and 500 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate Bike Ride

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.

Expert Bike Ride

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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Tips

Alice Baddeley

March 11, 2024

The Straining Tower at Lake Vyrnwy serves as an intake tower designed for extracting water from the lake.

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Location: Llanwddyn, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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