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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Rhyd Ddu railway crossing loop from Llanberis

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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Rhyd Ddu railway crossing loop from Llanberis

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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Rhyd Ddu railway crossing loop from Llanberis

04:07

44.8km

1,030m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.9 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.89 km

Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm)

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Maesgwm is also known as Telegraph Valley. The trail is gravel and well-made, brilliant to ride and much quieter than the main Llanberis path. It makes a great loop from …

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7.47 km

Snowdon Ranger Hostel

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Hiking hostel at the foot of the mountain named after the 'the Snowdon Ranger' who lived there.

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10.2 km

Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

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Stop, look out and listen are the recommendations (to be read on the sign) that you must follow when crossing the track here. It is an unguarded crossing on this railway for tourist trains.

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10.7 km

Gravel Track from Beddgelert Forest to Rhyd Ddu

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Gloriously scenic gravel track from Beddgelert Forest towards Rhyd Ddu around the western side of Llyn y Gader. Blue grade.

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20.2 km

Beddgelert Forest

Forest

20.7 km

View of Snowdon Across Llyn Llewelyn

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Slightly above Llyn Llewelyn you have a nice view of Snowdon and the surrounding peaks. Enjoy this beautiful view.

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21.4 km

Beddgelert Forest Trail

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Through the forest run many paths, wide gravel paths but also narrow paths between the trees.

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25.2 km

Forest Trail in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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One path is a bit wider than the other, but most are gravel paths. Good for walking and/or cycling.

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34.0 km

Coed Tanygarreg

Forest

41.6 km

Downhill to Llanberis

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

44.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

11.5 km

5.16 km

4.91 km

2.25 km

Surfaces

15.8 km

14.9 km

11.3 km

2.14 km

544 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 19 June

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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Rhyd Ddu railway crossing loop from Llanberis

Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm)

Snowdon Ranger Hostel

Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

Gravel Track from Beddgelert Forest to Rhyd Ddu

View of Snowdon Across Llyn Llewelyn

Beddgelert Forest Trail

Forest Trail in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Downhill to Llanberis

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