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Llyn Trawsfynydd & Llyn Tegid / Bala Lake loop from Bala — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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Llyn Trawsfynydd & Llyn Tegid / Bala Lake loop from Bala — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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5.0

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Llyn Trawsfynydd & Llyn Tegid / Bala Lake loop from Bala — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

04:40

68.5km

1,060m

Cycling

Embark on a challenging touring cycling adventure through Eryri / Snowdonia National Park with the Llyn Trawsfynydd & Llyn Tegid / Bala Lake loop. This difficult route spans 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and features a substantial elevation gain of 3476 feet (1059 metres), offering diverse terrain from quiet roads to…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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958 m

Bala Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Bala is a town and community in Gwynedd, Wales. Formerly an urban district, Bala lies in the historic county of Merionethshire at the north end of Bala Lake. it has …

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22.4 km

Cynfal Falls

Highlight • Gorge

The Cynfal Falls rush down this glacial gorge, filling the air with sound and spray. Find them near to the village of Llan Ffestiniog.

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32.7 km

Llyn Trawsfynydd Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe/restaurant and fishing centre at the lake. Open Thurs-Sun 8-2:30

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33.0 km

Singletrack Trail in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bit muddy after rain but never too bad. Avoids the main road, well signposted.

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59.8 km

Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful rolling road following the steam railway. Views over Bala.

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68.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.5 km

7.78 km

2.43 km

1.84 km

1.29 km

744 m

Surfaces

51.4 km

14.5 km

1.94 km

699 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

27°C

10°C

0 %

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Bala Town Centre

Cynfal Falls

Llyn Trawsfynydd Visitor Centre

Singletrack Trail in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

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