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Caernarfon Castle – Lôn Eifion Cycleway loop from Pen-y-groes

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Caernarfon Castle – Lôn Eifion Cycleway loop from Pen-y-groes

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Caernarfon Castle – Lôn Eifion Cycleway loop from Pen-y-groes

01:24

23.5km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.5 km for 91 m

After 12.0 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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175 m

Y Banc Café, Penygroes

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee at this newly opened cafe at Pernygroes. Cycle friendly with outdoors seating. Open Mon-Sat 9-3.

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8.31 km

Bench on Lon Eifion

Highlight • Rest Area

10.8 km

Caernarfon Cycle Path Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

11.8 km

View of Caernarfon Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Caernarfon castle

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12.2 km

Caernarfon Castle

Highlight • Castle

A medieval fortress situated on the on the banks of the River Seiont, Caernarfon Castle has protected Caernarfon since the 11th century. The magnificent castle is open to visitors from …

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15.5 km

Welsh Highland Railway Steam Locomotives and Station

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Pretty little train station

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22.2 km

Lôn Eifion Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

The Lôn Las Menai & Lôn Eifion cycleway follows an old railway trail from Caernarfon to Bryncir. If you decide to ride the whole route, it's 16.6 miles (27 km).

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

2.13 km

644 m

240 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

3.03 km

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

15°C

7°C

12 %

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Caernarfon Castle – Lôn Eifion Cycleway loop from Pen-y-groes

Y Banc Café, Penygroes

Bench on Lon Eifion

Caernarfon Cycle Path Entrance

View of Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle

Welsh Highland Railway Steam Locomotives and Station

Lôn Eifion Cycleway

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