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Aberdovey

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Cregennan Lakes loop from Aberdyfi

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United Kingdom
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North Wales
Gwynedd
Aberdovey

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Cregennan Lakes loop from Aberdyfi

Hard

12

riders

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge – Cregennan Lakes loop from Aberdyfi

06:04

93.0km

1,150m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 37.2 km for 119 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-6:30 PM • Saturday: 8:30 AM-6:30 PM • Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:30 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.37 km

Bridge with View of Cadair Idris

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A brilliant short cut along the coast to help miss out a section of main road. Stunning views of the Cadair Idris range.

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2

16.2 km

View of the A493 Coastal Road, Eryri National Park

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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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3

26.4 km

Barmouth Bridge (Mawddach Railway Viaduct)

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Grade 2 listed single track wooden railway viaduct with wood cycle path next to the train line. Fantastic views across the Afon Mawddach Estuary.

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33.1 km

Geuos

Forest

5

37.3 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

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Penmaenpool bridge is a grade 2 listed wooden toll bridge. It was built in 1879 to replace a ferry crossing. It's open between 08.30 & 18.30 Monday to Saturday. Sunday, …

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6

37.4 km

The George III Pub and Mawddach Estuary View

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Lovely spot to stop for a pint right on the edge of the Mawddach with a beautiful view of the estuary and the old toll bridge.

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7

46.4 km

Cregennan Lakes

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These twin lakes are particularly beautiful and lie just north of Cadair Idris. Both are owned by the National Trust and are free to visit. With mountains rising around them …

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8

52.7 km

Lake Gwernan

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Sitting under the great hulk of Cadair Idris, Lake Gwernan is an eye-catching feature on Route 82 out of Dolgellau. The lake is 12 acres (5 ha) with gorgeous woodlands …

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9

62.7 km

Minor Road Pass in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Awesome for all cyclists, watch out for the sheep though!

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70.4 km

Llyn Mwyngil

Lake

75.2 km

Coed y Fedw

Forest

B

93.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.5 km

39.3 km

3.53 km

2.98 km

2.96 km

795 m

Surfaces

73.8 km

15.2 km

1.84 km

1.76 km

397 m

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