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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Llyn Llywelyn loop from Llanllyfni

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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Llyn Llywelyn loop from Llanllyfni

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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Llyn Llywelyn loop from Llanllyfni

05:27

61.9km

1,370m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.9 km for 136 m

After 36.9 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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20.4 km

Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Maesgwm is also known as Telegraph Valley. The trail is gravel and well-made, brilliant to ride and much quieter than the main Llanberis path. It makes a great loop from …

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25.0 km

Snowdon Ranger Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Hiking hostel at the foot of the mountain named after the 'the Snowdon Ranger' who lived there.

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27.7 km

Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

Highlight • Structure

Stop, look out and listen are the recommendations (to be read on the sign) that you must follow when crossing the track here. It is an unguarded crossing on this railway for tourist trains.

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28.2 km

Gravel Track from Beddgelert Forest to Rhyd Ddu

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Gloriously scenic gravel track from Beddgelert Forest towards Rhyd Ddu around the western side of Llyn y Gader. Blue grade.

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30.9 km

Forest Trail in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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One path is a bit wider than the other, but most are gravel paths. Good for walking and/or cycling.

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32.9 km

Llyn Llywelyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Llyn Llywelyn is a small shallow mountain lake surrounded by open moorland and forests. It is a natural spot to pause, picnic and soak up the serene atmosphere before continuing your walk.

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33.3 km

Beddgelert Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Through the forest run many paths, wide gravel paths but also narrow paths between the trees.

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60.1 km

Dorothea Slate Quarry and Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Well worth a visit and I'd strongly recommend riding around the entire quarry taking time to check out the huge gantry pyramids and pumping station.

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61.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

18.8 km

8.40 km

6.29 km

2.77 km

568 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

17.5 km

11.6 km

10.7 km

2.24 km

609 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Llyn Llywelyn loop from Llanllyfni

Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm)

Snowdon Ranger Hostel

Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

Gravel Track from Beddgelert Forest to Rhyd Ddu

Forest Trail in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Llyn Llywelyn

Beddgelert Forest Trail

Dorothea Slate Quarry and Ruins

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