Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.63 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.16 km

View of the Hilly Trail in Eryri National Park

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6.60 km

Railway Arch on Snowdon Mountain Path

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On a clear day as you pass through the gap under the railway you are met with the first view West across the mountains. As the sun goes down its amazing!

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7.13 km

Snowdon Summit and Visitor Centre

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Although some sections at Snowdon's summit are unrideable, hiking your bike up to the 3,560 foot (1,085 m) peak is well worth it.

The views are nothing short of spectacular, …

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8.48 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

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Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

Its glory …

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9.05 km

Llanberis Path

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If you’ve made it this far then you don’t have to push on for long now. Whilst I’d love to offer a description of what these point are, why they’re …

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9.06 km

Llanberis Path

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This is one of the three bridleway climbs up Snowdon that is permissible for cycling. You'll need a mountain bike, and to follow the summer access restrictions on Snowdon.

Don't …

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15.8 km

Llanberis Village and Llyn Padarn

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Llanberis is synonymous with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It's a popular starting point for some of the easier ways to the roof of Wales. Whether it’s via the Llanberis Path or …

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15.9 km

Llanberis Lake Railway

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Not been on this myself but on a conversation with a member of the public I'm told it's a wonderful journey around to the north side of the lake away from the hustle and bustle of the South side

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

4.47 km

343 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

4.85 km

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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