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Glyders, Ogwen Valley & Llanberis Pass loop from Bethesda — Snowdonia National Park

Glyders, Ogwen Valley & Llanberis Pass loop from Bethesda — Snowdonia National Park

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Glyders, Ogwen Valley & Llanberis Pass loop from Bethesda — Snowdonia National Park

02:30

49.3km

720m

Road cycling

Embark on a challenging racebike loop through Snowdonia National Park, covering 30.6 miles (49.3 km) with a significant 2346 feet (715 metres) of elevation gain. This route, which takes about 2 hours and 29 minutes to complete, offers dramatic mountain landscapes and a mix of historic industrial heritage. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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8.33 km

Llyn Ogwen

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Llyn Ogwen is a ribbon lake in north-west Wales. It lies alongside the A5 road between two mountain ranges of Snowdonia, the Carneddau and the Glyderau.

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10.2 km

Scenic Road from Llyn Ogwen Past Capel Curig to Pen-y-Gwryd Junction

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Wonderful mountain road that follows the A5 from Llyn Ogwen, past Tryfan and up the valley to the junction with the A4086 at Capel Curig. Then follows the A4086 past …

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25.1 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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34.3 km

Pete's Eats Cafe

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Nothing short of an institution, Pete's Eats is the only place to be when rain cancels play Llanberis. Of all the food and drink available on the impressively extensive menu, …

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37.6 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

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On a clear day, from this end of Llyn Padarn you’ll get an enticing view of Snowdon and other peaks.
Its absolutely stunning and well worth the ride.

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49.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

15.2 km

1.05 km

383 m

171 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

6.65 km

186 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

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16°C

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Glyders, Ogwen Valley & Llanberis Pass loop from Bethesda — Snowdonia National Park

Llyn Ogwen

Scenic Road from Llyn Ogwen Past Capel Curig to Pen-y-Gwryd Junction

Llanberis Pass – Pen-y-Pass Climb

Pete's Eats Cafe

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

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