Dolgellau Town Centre – View of Cadair Idris Ridge loop from Dolgellau

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Dolgellau Town Centre – View of Cadair Idris Ridge loop from Dolgellau

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4.8

(6)

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Dolgellau Town Centre – View of Cadair Idris Ridge loop from Dolgellau

03:48

49.0km

880m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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631 m

Dolgellau Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Dolgellau is a small, charming town on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Its cityscape is marked by the quarries in the surrounding countryside, which is why you …

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1.02 km

Mawddach Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The beginning of the Mawddach trail from Dolwyddelan. Suitable for most bikes, an easy journey linking two towns along the estuary.

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4.35 km

Llyn Gwernan

Lake

5.72 km

View of Cadair Idris Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning vistas of the Cadair Idris range and of Cregennan Lakes.

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11.9 km

View of Barmouth and the Mawddach Estuary

Highlight • Bridge

You get the most stunning view of Barmouth & the bridge across the estuary.

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12.4 km

View of Barmouth and the Rhinog Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful viewpoint to take in the scenery of Barmouth & the Rhinog mountains

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13.1 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary

Highlight • River

32.6 km

Archaeological Site

45.3 km

George III Hotel & Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

georgethethird.pub

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45.4 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The wooden bridge has been here for almost 150 years. It's a scenic way of crossing the estuary and cuts out a reasonable distance of tarmac.
Bikes cost 50p per crossing.

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