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View of Snowdonia Mountains – Harlech Castle loop from Criccieth

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View of Snowdonia Mountains – Harlech Castle loop from Criccieth

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View of Snowdonia Mountains – Harlech Castle loop from Criccieth

04:06

65.9km

530m

Cycling

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: May 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 65.0 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.54 km

Porthmadog Maritime Museum

Highlight • Monument

Porhmadog is set on the Glaslyn estuary on the very edge of Snowdonia National Park. It is simply the gateway to one of the most incredible and beautiful parts of …

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9.36 km

View of Snowdonia Mountains

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Take a moment to appreciate this amazing view of the mountains. Sometimes the mountains reflect in the water here. If you are lucky you can also wave at the steam train as it passes by.

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14.8 km

Pont Briwet Bridge and Estuary

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Pont Briwet is a road and railway bridge which crosses the River Dwyryd. Built in the 19th century by the Cambrian Railway Company, the bridge is a rare example of …

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19.3 km

Rolling Hills in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Climb into the village Harlech, then awesome section through a canopy of trees. Rolling hills.

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24.2 km

Harlech Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage …

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26.5 km

View of Harlech Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning viewpoint over Harlech Beach from a footpath leading you to the Wales Coast Path providing direct access to the beach.

Harlech Beach offers a pristine four-mile expanse of golden …

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30.1 km

Lower Wood

Forest

32.9 km

Beach

45.3 km

View of Portmeirion and Snowdon

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Great for a swim but be careful when the tide is rushing in and out. Very calm at other states of tide.

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63.4 km

Ruins

65.0 km

Criccieth Castle

Highlight • Castle

A great place to stop for a coffee and cake

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65.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

25.7 km

4.93 km

3.18 km

1.49 km

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.2 km

5.43 km

2.82 km

575 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 18 June

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View of Snowdonia Mountains – Harlech Castle loop from Criccieth

Porthmadog Maritime Museum

View of Snowdonia Mountains

Pont Briwet Bridge and Estuary

Rolling Hills in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Harlech Castle

View of Harlech Beach

View of Portmeirion and Snowdon

Criccieth Castle

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