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Great Orme from Penmaenmawr loop

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Great Orme from Penmaenmawr loop

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5.0

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Great Orme from Penmaenmawr loop

02:06

41.6km

650m

Road cycling

Embark on the Great Orme from Penmaenmawr loop, a moderate 25.9-mile (41.6 km) racebike journey with 2118 feet (646 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 2 hours and 6 minutes. This route combines coastal paths with significant climbs, offering diverse scenery. As you cycle, you will pass limestone cliffs…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd WHS

Waypoints

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1

3.80 km

Sychnant Pass Climb from Capelulo

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Sychnant Pass (Welsh: Bwlch Sychnant, "Dry-stream Pass") in Conwy County Borough, Wales, links Conwy to Penmaenmawr via Dwygyfylchi. Much of the pass is in Snowdonia National Park, and a large …

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20.7 km

View of Llandudno Pier from Great Orme Coastal Road

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Catch the light of a rising sun on the magnificent limestone cliffs of Great Orme for a dramatic morning view.

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3

21.7 km

Seal Beach at Great Orme

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Seals can often be spotted on the beach below the road

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4

22.5 km

Great Orme Coastal Cliffs

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ups and downs

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5

24.2 km

Rest and Be Thankful Café

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The perfect spot for celebrating the climb! Has coffe, cake, toilets and slow wifi.

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41.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

7.94 km

3.48 km

892 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

24 %

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