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Black Road Gravel Pass – Cregennan Lakes loop from Esgairgeiliog Ceinws

Black Road Gravel Pass – Cregennan Lakes loop from Esgairgeiliog Ceinws

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Black Road Gravel Pass – Cregennan Lakes loop from Esgairgeiliog Ceinws

05:09

69.5km

1,490m

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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 142 m for 125 m

After 69.3 km for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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28.8 km

Black Road Gravel Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This pass is an exceptional ride, particularly when the skies are clear. This gravel trail curves around the western extreme of Cadair Idris, bringing you high above the coast to …

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37.4 km

Cregennan Lakes

Highlight • Lake

These twin lakes are particularly beautiful and lie just north of Cadair Idris. Both are owned by the National Trust and are free to visit. With mountains rising around them …

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48.3 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Penmaenpool bridge is a grade 2 listed wooden toll bridge. It was built in 1879 to replace a ferry crossing. It's open between 08.30 & 18.30 Monday to Saturday. Sunday, …

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48.3 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The wooden bridge has been here for almost 150 years. It's a scenic way of crossing the estuary and cuts out a reasonable distance of tarmac.
Bikes cost 50p per crossing.

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51.9 km

Mawddach Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The beginning of the Mawddach trail from Dolwyddelan. Suitable for most bikes, an easy journey linking two towns along the estuary.

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52.2 km

Dolgellau Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Dolgellau is a small, charming town on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Its cityscape is marked by the quarries in the surrounding countryside, which is why you …

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58.6 km

Minor Road Pass in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Viewpoint

Awesome for all cyclists, watch out for the sheep though!

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69.1 km

Corris

Highlight • Historical Site

A former slate village with a certain type of raw beauty, Corris is a little tourist honeypot. It is set within the Dyfi Forest and boasts a few attractions such …

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69.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

24.2 km

9.90 km

2.61 km

2.03 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

29.0 km

16.3 km

14.3 km

9.88 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

14°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Black Road Gravel Pass – Cregennan Lakes loop from Esgairgeiliog Ceinws

Black Road Gravel Pass

Cregennan Lakes

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Mawddach Trail

Dolgellau Town Centre

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