Out of the two bridges that span the Menai Straits, this is the nicest to cycle across. Built by Thomas Telford in 1826, this suspension bridge is Grade I listed.

Isaac Kenyon

August 15, 2020

Built by Thomas Telford’s and opened in 1826. It is the World’s first iron suspension bridge, it is 1,265 feet/305m long, with a central span of 579 feet/177m with its roadway set 98m/30m above the water to allow tall ships to sail beneath.

Andy

June 10, 2022

Usually a very busy bridge crossing. The cycle path is only just wide enough for two bikes to pass each other.

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

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