Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Mountain passes
United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Denbighshire
Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd

Bwlch Penbarras Climb from Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Bwlch Penbarras Climb from Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd

Road cycling

5.0

(41)

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    June 6, 2020

    Road cycling

    A vicious climb from Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd which rises at 12% for 2km. Permanent climbing - and one bite will be sure to take any energy out of the legs.
    Translated by

    April 7, 2024

    Road cycling

    It’s a pretty tough climb there are 2 routes to reach the pass. From the west side (from Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd) the road gains 260 metres (853 feet) in altitude in just …

    March 9, 2020

    Road cycling

    Bwlch Penbarras is a mountain pass in the Clwydian Range, North-East Wales at 1,181 ft (360 m).

    Besides being absolutely spectacular, it has been made very popular with cyclists and walkers, as a great place to either cycle up to on the road, or take the many gravel tracks from this point to one the summits, for example Moel Famau.

    You'll find this pass on Simon Warren's 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs at number 88.

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 8 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Bwlch Penbarras Climb from Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd

    4.7

    (3)

    26

    riders

    1. The climbs & passes of the Clwydian Mountain Range loop

    58.7km

    03:46

    1,160m

    1,160m

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

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Hard

    5.0

    (2)

    12

    riders

    78.0km

    04:12

    1,050m

    1,050m

    This difficult 48.4-mile road cycling loop from Chester to Bwlch Penbarras features steep climbs and striking views.
    Hard

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

    Hard

    Details

    Informations

    Distance 2.37 km

    Uphill 260 m

    Downhill 0 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Friday 13 March

    5°C

    2°C

    46 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Loading

    Location: Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    The Shelf Climb (100 Greatest Cycling Climbs #86)

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy