Llanycil, a community in Gwynedd, Wales, is situated near Bala and borders Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), offering a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The region features the expansive Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), impressive mountains like Arenig Fawr and Aran Benllyn, and a network of tranquil valleys and forests. This varied terrain provides an excellent setting for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Llanycil provides a range of outdoor…
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4.7
(26)
347
riders
28.6km
02:52
590m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

60.6km
05:24
1,440m
1,440m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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362
riders
17.6km
01:48
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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44
riders
18.7km
01:49
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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252
riders
54.1km
02:49
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

72
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87.7km
04:47
1,610m
1,610m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
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83.1km
04:23
1,080m
1,080m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

234
riders
38.7km
01:39
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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24
riders
68.5km
04:40
1,060m
1,060m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51
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10.2km
00:36
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
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17.2km
01:04
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
riders
52.5km
03:30
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
runners
25.8km
03:03
690m
680m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

120
runners
10.7km
01:07
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

27
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11.7km
01:14
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
14.5km
01:33
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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216
hikers
13.3km
04:20
570m
570m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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119
hikers
15.2km
04:49
560m
560m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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32
hikers
4.25km
01:14
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
hikers
12.7km
04:07
510m
510m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
20.7km
01:57
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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12.2km
01:08
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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46.9km
03:41
1,120m
1,120m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
33.7km
02:45
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Llanycil offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 32 routes catering to different skill levels.
Yes, Llanycil provides road cycling routes, often featuring quiet country roads and scenic paths around Llyn Tegid. Further details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Llanycil guide.
Llanycil offers mountain biking opportunities with diverse terrain and green lanes. The bordering Eryri National Park also provides extensive mountain biking options. Information can be found in the MTB Trails around Llanycil guide.
Hiking opportunities are available in Llanycil's mountainous terrain, including peaks like Arenig Fawr and Aran Benllyn. The region's proximity to Eryri National Park offers additional hiking options. Consult the Hiking around Llanycil guide for routes.
Llanycil offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. The region's highlight categories include 'family_friendly'. Specific routes are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes around Llanycil guide.
Key natural features in Llanycil include the expansive Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), mountains such as Arenig Fawr and Aran Benllyn, and a network of tranquil valleys and forests. The region borders Eryri National Park.
Outdoor activities in Llanycil are popular on komoot, with more than 11,000 visitors sharing experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Llanycil features easy hiking trails suitable for various skill levels. The Easy hikes around Llanycil guide provides specific route information.
Komoot offers several guides for Llanycil, including those for Road Cycling, MTB Trails, Hiking, Touring Cycling, Running, and Gravel Biking.
The Llanycil Community Council can be contacted by phone at +441678520632. Their official website is penllyn.cymru.
Yes, Llanycil offers opportunities for gravel biking. Routes can be found in the Gravel biking around Llanycil guide, which covers suitable trails in the area.

