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Hirnant (Rhosygwaliau side) – Bala Lake & LLangower Station Loop from Llanwddyn

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Hirnant (Rhosygwaliau side) – Bala Lake & LLangower Station Loop from Llanwddyn

Joe McGrath planned a road ride

May 15, 2022

Hirnant (Rhosygwaliau side) – Bala Lake & LLangower Station Loop from Llanwddyn

Hard

04:23

82.1km

18.7km/h

1,470m

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Overview

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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8.09 km

Forest Road Through Berwyn Mountains

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Take care on the descent, some loose surfaces & many a pothole!!

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9.16 km

Hirnant Pass Climb (Rhosygwaliau Side)

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Just under 2km in length, this climb averages 8% but towards the top ratchets up to well over 10% to maximise the suffering

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17.6 km

Hirnant Riverside at Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Absolutely stunning valley to ride up.

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19.6 km

Llangower Station and Bala Lake

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Another lovely welsh road, mainly quiet with a perfect view of Lake Bala. Bala is Wale's largest natural lake with it's deep and clear waters. The lake is popular for …

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27.2 km

Bwlch-y-Groes Climb from Llanuwchllyn

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8km at a 4% average gradient.... however, there are much steeper sections upwards of 13% through the trees and past the stone wall. Strava segment is called 'Llanwchllyn'.

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34.8 km

Bwlch y Groes Climb from Lake Vyrnwy

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Climbed it 30 odd years ago........with young fit legs!! Recently descended it in heavy rain with bike packing gear - makes for a bottom clenching descent - exercise caution at the bottom, there's a tight left hand bend, beware!!

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71.0 km

View of the Rolling Hills in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Absolutely fantastic views road surface is great climbs take care over cattle grid.
A wonderful experience.

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72.8 km

Hirnant Pass Climb from Rhiwargor

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There is more climbing on this side of the Hirnant climb starting from Lake Vyrnwy. The 4km climb can be divided into four sections - the first 1km steeply beyond …

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82.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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82.2 km

Surfaces

70.6 km

11.6 km

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Hirnant (Rhosygwaliau side) – Bala Lake & LLangower Station Loop from Llanwddyn

Forest Road Through Berwyn Mountains

Hirnant Pass Climb (Rhosygwaliau Side)

Hirnant Riverside at Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Llangower Station and Bala Lake

Bwlch-y-Groes Climb from Llanuwchllyn

Bwlch y Groes Climb from Lake Vyrnwy

View of the Rolling Hills in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Hirnant Pass Climb from Rhiwargor

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