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Brailsford Way loop from Caernarfon — Snowdonia National Park

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Gwynedd
Caernarfon

Brailsford Way loop from Caernarfon — Snowdonia National Park

Hard

5.0

(2)

202

riders

Brailsford Way loop from Caernarfon — Snowdonia National Park

03:40

74.7km

910m

Road cycling

The Brailsford Way loop from Caernarfon offers a challenging road cycling experience through Snowdonia National Park. This difficult 46.4-mile (74.7 km) route features varied terrain, from easy valley gradients to full-on mountain climbs and exhilarating descents. You will gain 2973 feet (906 metres) in elevation over approximately 3 hours and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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21.7 km

Llanberis Pass – Pen-y-Pass Climb

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Awesome mountain road from Nant Peris in the west to the top of Pen-y-pass in the east. It's a long climb up from Nant Peris or an exciting descent in …

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2

40.2 km

Caffi Colwyn

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Great cafe situated in Beddgelert. You'll find outdoor seating at the rear, ideal for the summer months.

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3

53.3 km

Nantle Valley is well known for its mountains and ridge. A lot of historic settlements and slate mining. Stunning views of Snowdonia. Road surface is good watch out for sheep …

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4

72.3 km

View of Caernarfon Castle

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Castell Caernarfon is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages.

This fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont is grouped with Edward …

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74.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

34.2 km

3.33 km

265 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.8 km

14.9 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

22 %

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