Harlech Castle loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

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Harlech Castle loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

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Harlech Castle loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

03:06

48.4km

530m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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383 m

Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Small train station in the mountains - slate was once mined here - now a tourist attraction.

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9.71 km

Coed Camlyn

Forest

18.7 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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23.5 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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28.7 km

View of Portmeirion and Snowdon

Highlight • Beach

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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39.8 km

Country Road Along the River in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

As always great scenery with fresh air some decent climbs well worth it.

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48.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

10.1 km

688 m

339 m

291 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

3.25 km

130 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Friday 30 October

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Harlech Castle loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Station

Rolling Hills in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Harlech Castle

View of Portmeirion and Snowdon

Country Road Along the River in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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