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

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

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

05:44

79.3km

1,270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

66 m

Mawddach Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The beginning of the Mawddach trail from Dolwyddelan. Suitable for most bikes, an easy journey linking two towns along the estuary.

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2

14.7 km

Forest Road Above Coed-y-Brenin

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Rough but fun forest road up above Coed-y-Brenin. There was snow on the floor at start of April, so choose the time of year wisely!

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3

19.9 km

Stone Bridge Over River in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • River

Typical rural stone built bridge in a gorgeous country setting. Cycling along these back lanes and seeing these structures is like being in an open air museum.

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4

46.3 km

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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5

50.4 km

Llangower Station and Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid)

Highlight • Lake

Bala Lake (Welsh: Llyn Tegid) is a glacial lake fed by the River Dee. At 3.7 miles (6.0 km) long by 0.5 miles (0.8 km) wide, it's a popular spot …

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79.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.9 km

12.0 km

10.9 km

2.45 km

2.11 km

1.00 km

106 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

30.3 km

9.57 km

189 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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