Slate Bridleway Descent – Glaslyn Lake and Viewpoint loop from Glaslyn

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Slate Bridleway Descent – Glaslyn Lake and Viewpoint loop from Glaslyn

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Slate Bridleway Descent – Glaslyn Lake and Viewpoint loop from Glaslyn

02:07

20.5km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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915 m

Slate Bridleway Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

extremely steep , fast and technical downhill section over loose slate ,exposed rocks and smooth slab sections, expect speeds over 35mph , great fun

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7.57 km

Ford Crossing

Highlight • River

It's not a big deal to cross, though the bridge right helps when tired in the middle of the night.

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7.67 km

Trans Cambrian Way Water Crossing and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

There's a water crossing on the Trans Cambrian Way route here, so take care when crossing, especially where level is unclear or current is strong.

Tip by

18.1 km

Llyn Cwn-byr

Lake

19.7 km

The Crossroads at Glaslyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Head North to get to the top of the main road climb. I recommend this for gravel bikers who have climbed up from the southwest, and survived the descent and …

Tip by

20.1 km

Glaslyn Lake and Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

A high mountain lake surrounded by gravel roads and bridleways. Visited by several classic bike routes including the Trans-Cambrian way.

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20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.19 km

2.82 km

289 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

2.82 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

49 %

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Slate Bridleway Descent – Glaslyn Lake and Viewpoint loop from Glaslyn

Slate Bridleway Descent

Ford Crossing

Trans Cambrian Way Water Crossing and Footbridge

The Crossroads at Glaslyn

Glaslyn Lake and Viewpoint

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