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Bwlch y Groes – Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) loop from Bala

Bwlch y Groes – Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) loop from Bala

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Bwlch y Groes – Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) loop from Bala

05:59

106km

2,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 105 km for 153 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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128 m

Bala Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Bala is a town and community in Gwynedd, Wales. Formerly an urban district, Bala lies in the historic county of Merionethshire at the north end of Bala Lake. it has …

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11.1 km

Gated Road Between Dolhendre and Bronaber

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A few gates marking farm boundaries give this road its name. A single track with good tarmac and beautiful views. At one point we saw a waterfall on the left …

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39.0 km

Coed Dol-y-clochydd

Forest

53.0 km

View of Bwlch Llyn Bach Pass and Cader Idris

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

True slog definition. A climb you won't appreciate - especially after a long day in the saddle.

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86.2 km

Bwlch y Groes

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The second highest public road mountain pass in Wales this is definitely one to tick off the cycling bucket list. It is narrow and winding so it is recommended to …

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89.2 km

Bwlch y Groes

Mountain Pass

98.3 km

Llangower Station and Bala Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Another lovely welsh road, mainly quiet with a perfect view of Lake Bala. Bala is Wale's largest natural lake with it's deep and clear waters. The lake is popular for …

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105 km

Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala)

Highlight • Natural Monument

At nearly 4 miles (6 km) long and half-a-mile (0.8 km) wide, Llyn Tegid is the largest natural lake in Wales. The glacial lake formed in the fault line between …

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105 km

Bala Lake

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Bala Lake is a large freshwater glacial lake in Gwynedd, Wales. The River Dee, which has its source on the slopes of Dduallt in the mountains of Snowdonia, feeds the …

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106 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.7 km

13.6 km

4.84 km

889 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.1 km

28.7 km

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

19°C

13°C

93 %

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Bwlch y Groes – Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) loop from Bala

Bala Town Centre

Gated Road Between Dolhendre and Bronaber

View of Bwlch Llyn Bach Pass and Cader Idris

Bwlch y Groes

Llangower Station and Bala Lake

Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala)

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