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Criccieth loop from Porthmadog — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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Criccieth loop from Porthmadog — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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Criccieth loop from Porthmadog — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

01:50

28.0km

340m

Cycling

Embark on the Criccieth loop from Porthmadog for a scenic and varied touring bicycle ride, blending coastal charm with glimpses of the mountainous interior of Eryri / Snowdonia National Park. This moderate route covers 17.4 miles (28.0 km) with an elevation gain of 1118 feet (341 metres), typically taking about…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 70 m for 100 m

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126 m

Porthmadog Maritime Museum

Highlight • Monument

Porhmadog is set on the Glaslyn estuary on the very edge of Snowdonia National Park. It is simply the gateway to one of the most incredible and beautiful parts of …

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3.58 km

Penmorfa Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

A nice section of forest path in amongst gorgeous woodland. It gets a tad narrow in places but a very nice bike section.

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14.6 km

Colorful Beachfront Houses, Criccieth

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful sea front view with colourful houses and a side plane view of Criccieth castle. What else could you want on a nice day.

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14.8 km

Criccieth

Highlight • Beach

A quaint village with all the traditions you would expect, lots of good roads, plenty of cafe stops, great for a stop off between Porthmadog and Pwllheli.

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28.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

5.02 km

2.15 km

2.02 km

153 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

10.2 km

877 m

352 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

27 %

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Criccieth loop from Porthmadog — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

Porthmadog Maritime Museum

Penmorfa Forest Path

Colorful Beachfront Houses, Criccieth

Criccieth

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