Pont Aberglaslyn – The Cob Causeway loop from Pensarn

Pont Aberglaslyn – The Cob Causeway loop from Pensarn

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Pont Aberglaslyn – The Cob Causeway loop from Pensarn

03:57

83.6km

960m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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After 77.5 km for 347 m

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Start point

Train Station

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21.2 km

Caer Fedw

Forest

24.3 km

Pont Aberglaslyn

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The bridge was probably built in the 17th century and then radically rebuilt and widened in 1795-1796. As with many older bridges, folk tales claimed that the bridge was built …

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27.8 km

View of Beddgelert and the Glaslyn River

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Take care in winter months but seeing the area is wonderful watch out for cattle grids

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34.4 km

Drws y Coed Climb

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A 4.3km climb in Dyffryn Nantlle with a deceptive average gradient of 3.3% with the final section closer to the maximum gradient of 12.4%.

A 4.3km climb in Dyffryn Nantlle …

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39.8 km

View of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Across Llyn Nantlle Uchaf

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Nantle Valley is well known for its mountains and ridge. A lot of historic settlements and slate mining. Stunning views of Snowdonia. Road surface is good watch out for sheep …

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52.1 km

Quiet Country Lane with Cows

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Nice alternative to the bigger roads. Surface is pretty good in the whole.

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53.8 km

Country Road with Views of Craig-y-garn

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The little road between the A487 at Dolbenmaen in the south and Garndolbenmaen in the north. A high point of about 120m means great views towards the sea in the …

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64.5 km

The Cob Causeway

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This mile-long causeway crosses River Glaslyn as it reaches the estuary. Opened in 1811, this causeway carries the Ffestiniog Railway as well as an A road and a cycle path. …

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77.6 km

Coed Carreg-wen

Forest

80.1 km

Harlech Castle

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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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83.6 km

End point

Train Station

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