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View of Llyn Padarn – View of Snowdon loop from Cwm-y-glo

View of Llyn Padarn – View of Snowdon loop from Cwm-y-glo

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View of Llyn Padarn – View of Snowdon loop from Cwm-y-glo

02:24

31.3km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.00 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.77 km

Downhill to Llanberis

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

10.9 km

Pete's Eats Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Nothing short of an institution, Pete's Eats is the only place to be when rain cancels play Llanberis. Of all the food and drink available on the impressively extensive menu, …

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12.7 km

View of Llyn Peris and Dinorwig Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent sight looking across Llyn Peris which is 503mtrs above sea level. Dinorwig hydroelectric power station is straight across the lake, this generates 1728MW of power. There are 16 kilometres …

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17.5 km

View of Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast downhill trail on the MTB from here. Well worth the ride, the electric mountain is one of my top places to ride in the UK. Don’t miss out, go and enjoy the area. Highly recommended

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17.5 km

View of Dinorwic Quarry and Llyn Peris

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful view from above of the lake and the slopes surrounding the water.

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24.4 km

View of Snowdon

Highlight • Summit

super ride down through the slate quarry but watch out for punctures on the sharp slate

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24.7 km

Cave Entrance

30.3 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, from this end of Llyn Padarn you’ll get an enticing view of Snowdon and other peaks.
Its absolutely stunning and well worth the ride.

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30.7 km

Snowdon Inn Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Pretty, spacious campsite located by the river. The highlight is certainly the refreshing morning swim in the “pool” by the river.
The street calms down even at night.

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31.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

7.86 km

2.40 km

2.16 km

1.15 km

137 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

7.63 km

7.42 km

2.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

25°C

14°C

0 %

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View of Llyn Padarn – View of Snowdon loop from Cwm-y-glo

Downhill to Llanberis

Pete's Eats Cafe

View of Llyn Peris and Dinorwig Quarry

View of Llyn Padarn

View of Dinorwic Quarry and Llyn Peris

View of Snowdon

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

Snowdon Inn Campsite

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