Waunfawr, a village and community in Gwynedd, Wales, is a region characterized by its diverse and dramatic terrain, making it a notable destination for outdoor activities. Situated near Snowdonia National Park, the area features imposing mountain peaks, extensive moorland, wooded vales, and rolling hills, with the Afon Gwyrfai river meandering through its landscape. This varied geography provides a suitable backdrop for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Waunfawr offers…
108
Routes
4.4
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Average rating
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4.8
(4)
222
riders
54.6km
02:57
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
202
riders
74.7km
03:40
910m
910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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105
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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410
riders
92.1km
04:32
1,310m
1,310m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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1
riders
36.6km
02:38
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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96
riders
40.5km
02:22
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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76
riders
33.2km
02:00
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

70
riders
71.0km
04:36
900m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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425
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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137
hikers
6.04km
02:10
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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77
hikers
6.47km
01:42
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(6)
47
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(7)
53
riders
29.0km
02:29
680m
680m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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32
riders
18.5km
01:43
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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33
riders
27.4km
02:32
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
18
riders
44.8km
04:07
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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68
hikers
15.3km
05:37
940m
940m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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22
hikers
12.2km
04:48
840m
840m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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13
hikers
12.9km
05:02
890m
890m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

10
hikers
9.39km
03:52
570m
570m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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64
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

22
runners
7.11km
01:05
480m
480m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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22
runners
15.2km
01:34
80m
80m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
10.4km
01:06
140m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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13
riders
12.4km
00:59
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
riders
50.0km
03:43
1,060m
1,060m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
30.8km
02:22
820m
820m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
25.7km
01:52
550m
550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Waunfawr offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse terrain from mountain peaks to wooded vales. More than 30 routes are available across these sports.
Waunfawr is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 136,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The region's 39 routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of community satisfaction with the available trails.
Waunfawr provides varied terrain for road cycling, including mountain passes and wooded vales. Routes range from moderate paths to challenging climbs with significant elevation gains. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Waunfawr guide.
Touring cyclists in Waunfawr can find routes with varied terrain, mountain passes, and wooded vales. The Lôn Eifion Cycleway near Caernarfon offers a dedicated, largely paved path. Options for touring cyclists are detailed in the Cycling around Waunfawr guide.
Waunfawr is situated within the broader Snowdonia area, which is known for mountain biking opportunities. While specific trails in Waunfawr are not extensively detailed, the region offers one mountain biking route. Further details are available in the MTB Trails around Waunfawr guide.
Waunfawr offers easy hiking trails characterized by rolling hills, forested slopes, and open meadows. These routes provide views of larger mountains like Snowdon. Specific guides include Easy hikes around Waunfawr and Family-friendly hikes around Waunfawr.
The region is characterized by mountain peaks such as Snowdon, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Mynydd Mawr, and Moel Eilio. The Afon Gwyrfai river meanders through the area, adding to its natural beauty. Viewpoints are a highlight category in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Waunfawr, including Road Cycling Routes around Waunfawr, Cycling around Waunfawr, MTB Trails around Waunfawr, and Hiking around Waunfawr. There are also guides for running, mountaineering, easy hikes, family-friendly hikes, and gravel biking.
Yes, Waunfawr offers opportunities for gravel biking. The varied terrain of the region, including moorland and wooded vales, is suitable for this activity. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Waunfawr, is available.
For general inquiries related to the community, the Waunfawr Community Council can be contacted at +44 1286 650136. Local social enterprise Antur Waunfawr also offers bike hire and maintains a nature park; their website is anturwaunfawr.cymru.

