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Stwlan Dam Climb

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Stwlan Dam Climb

Recommended by 30 road cyclists out of 31

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this segment

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

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    1. Stwlan Dam climb from Bala loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

    87.7km

    04:47

    1,610m

    1,610m

    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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

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    Tips

    July 31, 2020

    If your ride allows it, make a detour to the Llyn Stwlan Reservoir for the stunning series of hairpins leading up to the reservoir edge

      April 20, 2019

      Amazing climb on closed tarmac path consisting of a series of stunning hairpin bends. Climb will really test your legs, averaging out about 10% incline and steeper in parts.

        June 18, 2021

        The ascent up Stwlan Dam averages 10% for 3km, with ramps of
        16% along the way

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          Distance 3.30 km

          Downhill 310 m

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

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