Cynfal Falls loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

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Cynfal Falls loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

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Cynfal Falls loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

03:16

47.6km

700m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 243 m

After 42.9 km for 51 m

After 47.4 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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383 m

Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Small train station in the mountains - slate was once mined here - now a tourist attraction.

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9.14 km

Coed Mawr

Forest

10.2 km

Ceunant Llechrwd

Forest

13.3 km

Llyn Trawsfynydd Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe/restaurant and fishing centre at the lake. Open Thurs-Sun 8-2:30

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13.6 km

Singletrack Trail in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bit muddy after rain but never too bad. Avoids the main road, well signposted.

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38.0 km

Cynfal Falls

Highlight • Gorge

The Cynfal Falls rush down this glacial gorge, filling the air with sound and spray. Find them near to the village of Llan Ffestiniog.

Tip by

38.8 km

View of Waterfalls in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a small car park if you don’t want to stop at side of the road where there is a steep drop looking down on waterfall. Views are great towards Tremadoc bay as well.

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47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

15.1 km

1.97 km

1.13 km

635 m

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

1.87 km

836 m

443 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Thursday 29 October

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Cynfal Falls loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Station

Llyn Trawsfynydd Visitor Centre

Singletrack Trail in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Cynfal Falls

View of Waterfalls in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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