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Grand Wales Tour

Grand Wales Tour

Lubov planned a road ride

December 13, 2023

Grand Wales Tour

Hard

21:44

437km

20.1km/h

5,620m

5,650m

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 839 m for 3.28 km

Most people would complete this in 4-7 days

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62.8 km

Pensarn to Harbour Bridge Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

120 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, from this end of Llyn Padarn you’ll get an enticing view of Snowdon and other peaks.
Its absolutely stunning and well worth the ride.

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132 km

Llanberis Pass – Pen-y-Pass Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Awesome mountain road from Nant Peris in the west to the top of Pen-y-pass in the east. It's a long climb up from Nant Peris or an exciting descent in …

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146 km

Caffi Colwyn

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe situated in Beddgelert. You'll find outdoor seating at the rear, ideal for the summer months.

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165 km

View of Llyn Peninsula and Portmeirion

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

171 km

Harlech Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage …

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189 km

Barmouth Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Barmouth Viaduct is a Grade II* listed single-track wooden railway viaduct across the estuary of the Afon Mawddach near Barmouth, Wales. It is 820 metres long and carries the Cambrian …

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190 km

View of Barmouth Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Barmouth is a seaside town at the mouth of the Afon Mawddach. There is a large sandy beach and pretty promenade to ride along. Lots of shops and cafes, I …

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195 km

Climb to Llynnoedd Cregennen from Arthog

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very difficult climb - steep throughout, and in some places the legs and lungs will be begging for a break. That break comes with the need to go through a …

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210 km

View of the A493 Coastal Road, Eryri National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunningly beautiful coast road. Great views of the Snowdonian mountains in the distance. Not particularly hilly either for a coastal road.

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223 km

Cwm Maethlon (Happy Valley) Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This serene lane offers a fantastic, tarmac-surfaced ride through Happy Valley alongside Afon Dyffryn-gwyn. This entire segment is a climb but it’s fairly steady and gentle, with stunning views of …

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241 km

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

This main road out of Machynlleth heading south into the hills takes you past the golf course on your way to Forge, and is a gorgeous strip of tarmac, albeit a bit of a climb!

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242 km

Scenic Descent to Historic Village

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Incredible descent down smooth road. Choose a fresh and clear day to make the most of it.

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264 km

Hafren Forest Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful road through Hafren Forest, part gravel and part surfaced. Great views, especially of the Severn.

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285 km

Llyn Clywedog Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Lake

Llyn Clywedog is a man made reservoir built between 1965 and 1967 to help regulate the flow of water in the Severn. It's also used to reduce the risk of …

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376 km