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Llanberis Lake Railway – Steep Descent loop from Llanrug

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Llanberis Lake Railway – Steep Descent loop from Llanrug

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riders

Llanberis Lake Railway – Steep Descent loop from Llanrug

02:04

24.9km

520m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.45 km for 109 m

After 23.0 km for 76 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.20 km

Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping Site

Highlight • Rest Area

Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime in wonderful North Wales. Book your holiday at Llys Derwen our friendly Caravan, Touring Park and Campsite near Llanberis in Snowdonia. We are close …

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2

11.5 km

Llanberis Lake Railway

Highlight • Structure

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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3

11.6 km

Llanberis Village and Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Settlement

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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4

13.9 km

Vivian Quarry

Highlight • Structure

5

19.8 km

Steep Descent

Highlight • Trail

6

21.7 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, from this end of Llyn Padarn you’ll get an enticing view of Snowdon and other peaks.
Its absolutely stunning and well worth the ride.

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B

24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

6.73 km

2.64 km

2.26 km

723 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

6.65 km

6.23 km

404 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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