Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.05 km

Y Garreg Fawr Stone Archway

Highlight • Historical Site

2.09 km

Scots Pine Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.09 km

Lychgate

Highlight • Other

25.7 km

Llangower Station and Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid)

Highlight • Lake

Bala Lake (Welsh: Llyn Tegid) is a glacial lake fed by the River Dee. At 3.7 miles (6.0 km) long by 0.5 miles (0.8 km) wide, it's a popular spot …

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29.8 km

Bala Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Bustling little town with plenty of pubs hotels b&bs etc. Centre for sports on the lake. Location highlighted is a nice cafe for coffee, snack or lunch. This was our …

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41.7 km

Coed Pant-gwyn

Forest

57.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

25.4 km

914 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

16.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

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