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View of Snowdon – View of Marchlyn Bach loop from Bangor

View of Snowdon – View of Marchlyn Bach loop from Bangor

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View of Snowdon – View of Marchlyn Bach loop from Bangor

02:37

34.9km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.02 km for 198 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.00 km

Blas Lôn Las Café

Highlight • Cafe

Accessible from the Lôn Las Ogwen cycle path, over a rollable bridge and a short section on a gravel path to the cafe.

Tip by

10.6 km

Parc y Bryniau

Forest

18.2 km

View of Snowdon

Highlight • Summit

super ride down through the slate quarry but watch out for punctures on the sharp slate

Tip by

20.1 km

From this point along the path is a beautiful view of the magnificent Marchlyn Bach. This is also a great access point to many great trails where you can discover some of the breathtaking peaks of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri.

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23.4 km

View of Bethesda and the Mountains

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful quiet lanes with a fantastic view over Bethesda and the mountains

Tip by

28.3 km

Bangor to Tregarth Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Old railway path converted into a bike path. Goes from the South of Bangor down to Tregarth. The surface is compact gravel so perfect for even the fanciest road bikes. Nice to escape the roads for a bit.

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31.9 km

Ford Crossing with Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The ford can be crossed using the footbridge. The road leading down to the ford from the old rail bridge side is steep. There is also access to a cycle path that runs alongside the river.

Tip by

34.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

6.76 km

2.63 km

1.39 km

887 m

298 m

234 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

3.97 km

2.62 km

754 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 1 August

21°C

12°C

0 %

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View of Snowdon – View of Marchlyn Bach loop from Bangor

Blas Lôn Las Café

View of Snowdon

View of Marchlyn Bach

View of Bethesda and the Mountains

Bangor to Tregarth Railway Path

Ford Crossing with Footbridge

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