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View of Llyn Nantlle – Y Banc Café, Penygroes loop from Trum y Ddysgl SSSI

View of Llyn Nantlle – Y Banc Café, Penygroes loop from Trum y Ddysgl SSSI

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View of Llyn Nantlle – Y Banc Café, Penygroes loop from Trum y Ddysgl SSSI

01:19

16.8km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.8 km for 339 m

After 12.4 km for 114 m

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Camping Site

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3.50 km

View of Llyn Nantlle

Highlight • Viewpoint

You are likely to have heard of the Nantlle (pronounced Nant-lee) Ridge, a sinuous and wonderful traverse of medium-sized peaks to the south west of the Snowdon Massif. The ridge …

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3.99 km

View of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Across Llyn Nantlle Uchaf

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nantle Valley is well known for its mountains and ridge. A lot of historic settlements and slate mining. Stunning views of Snowdonia. Road surface is good watch out for sheep …

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8.36 km

Y Banc Café, Penygroes

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee at this newly opened cafe at Pernygroes. Cycle friendly with outdoors seating. Open Mon-Sat 9-3.

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11.7 km

Dorothea Slate Quarry and Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Well worth a visit and I'd strongly recommend riding around the entire quarry taking time to check out the huge gantry pyramids and pumping station.

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12.4 km

Dorothea Quarry and Beam Engine

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the heart of the secluded Nantlle Valley, Dorothea Quarry's slate veined pits and deep, dark pools silently remind all who wander by of the region's mining heritage. Six pits …

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16.8 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.09 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.15 km

1.53 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Friday 4 September

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View of Llyn Nantlle – Y Banc Café, Penygroes loop from Trum y Ddysgl SSSI

View of Llyn Nantlle

View of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Across Llyn Nantlle Uchaf

Y Banc Café, Penygroes

Dorothea Slate Quarry and Ruins

Dorothea Quarry and Beam Engine

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