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Llyn Crafnant – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Llanberis

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Llyn Crafnant – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Llanberis

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Llyn Crafnant – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Llanberis

06:10

78.2km

1,500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Coedydd Aber

SoDdGA Eryri

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.4 km

Coed Bronydd Isaf

Forest

15.4 km

Crymlyn Oaks

Forest

20.6 km

Archaeological Site

40.7 km

Llyn Crafnant

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This is a serene lake located in the Conwy Valley surrounded by forested hills and the rugged landscape of Snowdonia. There's a cafe and fishery further south along the lake which is a lovely place to stop and refuel.

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44.5 km

Llyn Geirionydd

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53.4 km

Snowdonia Slate Trail Byway

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All alone except for sheep and cattle. I would recommend a Gravel or MTB bike, but I was ok on my road bike (32mm tyres).

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61.6 km

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

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The visitor centre is located on the A5, approximately 5 miles south of Bethesda and approximately 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on the western side of Llyn Ogwen.
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61.6 km

Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route

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Off road through the quarry to Llyn Ogwen. You may hear the Zip wire close by.

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78.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

17.3 km

3.81 km

3.00 km

692 m

434 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

19.7 km

17.4 km

767 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 27 August

17°C

13°C

30 %

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Llyn Crafnant – Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route loop from Llanberis

Llyn Crafnant

Llyn Geirionydd

Snowdonia Slate Trail Byway

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Nant Ffrancon Cycle Route

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