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Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

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Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

Easy

5.0

(3)

30

riders

Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

01:17

21.9km

100m

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

356 m

Harlech Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage Sites.
Harlech was completed from ground to battlements in just seven years under the guidance of the gifted architect Master James of St. George. The classic 'walls within walls' design makes optimal use of the difficult natural defenses.
Even when the castle was completely cut off by Madog ap Llewelyn's rebellion, it held strong – thanks to the 'Way from the Sea'. Via this path of 108 steps, which climbed steeply up the rock face, the besieged defenders could be supplied with food and drink by ship.
Harlech is easier to conquer these days. You can enter this amazing castle via an incredible 'floating' walkway.
(Cadw Wales)

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4.87 km

View of Portmeirion and Snowdon

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Great for a swim but be careful when the tide is rushing in and out. Very calm at other states of tide.

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3

6.31 km

Rolling Hills in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Climb into the village Harlech, then awesome section through a canopy of trees. Rolling hills.

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11.2 km

Harlech Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage Sites.
Harlech was completed from ground to battlements in just seven years under the guidance of the gifted architect Master James of St. George. The classic 'walls within walls' design makes optimal use of the difficult natural defenses.
Even when the castle was completely cut off by Madog ap Llewelyn's rebellion, it held strong – thanks to the 'Way from the Sea'. Via this path of 108 steps, which climbed steeply up the rock face, the besieged defenders could be supplied with food and drink by ship.
Harlech is easier to conquer these days. You can enter this amazing castle via an incredible 'floating' walkway.
(Cadw Wales)

Translated by Google •

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21.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

10.7 km

259 m

123 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

130 m

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Tuesday 18 August

19°C

13°C

60 %

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