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Eigiau Valley Gravel Road – Eigiau Dam Ruins loop from Llanrhychwyn

Eigiau Valley Gravel Road – Eigiau Dam Ruins loop from Llanrhychwyn

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Eigiau Valley Gravel Road – Eigiau Dam Ruins loop from Llanrhychwyn

02:17

27.4km

620m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.75 km

Gravel Road to Llyn Eigiau

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2

11.0 km

Eigiau Valley Gravel Road

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Flat gravel road from the car park to the track junction. Nice to bike in from pen y gaer hill fort to the NE.

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3

12.6 km

Eigiau Dam Ruins

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Eigiau Dam Disaster.
On 2 November 1925 the failure of two dams caused a flood that swamped the village of Dolgarrog, killing 16 people. The disaster was started by the …

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4

12.6 km

Eigiau to Coedty Bridleway

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Goes on gravel, pretty smooth throughout. Quiet high mountain double track.

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18.4 km

Coed Dolgarrog

Nature Reserve

6

19.7 km

View of Snowdonia

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Truly magnificent cycling area

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22.2 km

Brwynog

Ruins

8

23.8 km

Cowlyd Climb from Trefriw

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According to Simon Warren, there should be a government health alert for this climb from Trefriw. It is endlessly steep - at least 14% - throughout the 3km. The nature …

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9

27.0 km

Fairy Falls Pub

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Great beer and nice food!

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10

27.2 km

The Old Ship

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Lovely pub with beautiful beer garden 😋

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B

27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

11.2 km

521 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

10.5 km

5.60 km

187 m

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Highest point (430 m)

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Sunday 31 May

18°C

13°C

95 %

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