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View of Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) – Hirnant Pass loop from Bala

View of Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) – Hirnant Pass loop from Bala

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View of Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) – Hirnant Pass loop from Bala

01:28

26.9km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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1.26 km

View of Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala)

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It's Llyn Tegid🤨

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2.34 km

Hirnant Pass

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The road from Bala Lake to Lake Vyrnwy is simply one of the most challenging, scenic and highest rides through the Welsh mountains. If you’re fit enough you will find it one of the greatest rides in the British Isles.

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12.0 km

Gwynedd–Powys Border

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Take care when descending, it’s easy to get carried away & miss seeing some loose surfaces!!

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12.8 km

Forest Road Through Berwyn Mountains

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Take care on the descent, some loose surfaces & many a pothole!!

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13.6 km

Forest Road Climb

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15.5 km

Hirnant Pass Climb (Rhosygwaliau Side)

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Just under 2km in length, this climb averages 8% but towards the top ratchets up to well over 10% to maximise the suffering

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17.4 km

View of the Rolling Hills in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Absolutely fantastic views road surface is great climbs take care over cattle grid.
A wonderful experience.

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24.0 km

Hirnant Riverside at Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Absolutely stunning valley to ride up.

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26.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

1.29 km

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

17°C

12°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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View of Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) – Hirnant Pass loop from Bala

View of Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala)

Hirnant Pass

Gwynedd–Powys Border

Forest Road Through Berwyn Mountains

Forest Road Climb

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