Ogwen Valley loop from Capel Curig — Snowdonia National Park

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Ogwen Valley loop from Capel Curig — Snowdonia National Park

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Ogwen Valley loop from Capel Curig — Snowdonia National Park

05:23

78.1km

970m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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920 m

Siabod Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Award winning cafe brilliantly set up for outdoor adventures. Bike friendly outdoor seating. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Open Sun-Fri 0730-1800, Sat 0730-2000.

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10.3 km

A true outdoor lovers' mecca, Betws-y-Coed is a great gateway to Snowdonia National Park. Anyone who has driven into Snowdonia on the A5 will have noted its picturesque setting, its alpine character and its numerous gear shops, cafes, hotels and B&Bs.

Betws-y-Coed is surrounded by the gorgeous Gwydyr Forest, which boasts a variety of trails. Moel Siabod is prominent from many points in the village and it is only a short drive to starting points for Snowdon and the Glyderau.

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15.4 km

Gwydir Castle

Highlight • Castle

Gwydir Castle is a Welsh tudour house situated in the beautiful Conwy Valley in the foothills of Snowdonia. The castle was formerly the ancestral home of the powerful Wynn family.

After a restoration period of over twenty years by its current owners it is now open to the public. It is a unique experience in country house visiting. See the link for opening times and prices;

gwydircastle.co.uk

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35.9 km

The Smallest House in Great Britain

Highlight • Historical Site

The Smallest House in Great Britain (Welsh: Y Tŷ Lleiaf ym Mhrydain Fawr), also known as the Quay House, is a tourist attraction on the quay in Conwy, Wales. It is reputed to be smallest house in the United Kingdom

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42.9 km