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Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre – View of Llyn Brenig loop from Ruthin

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Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre – View of Llyn Brenig loop from Ruthin

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Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre – View of Llyn Brenig loop from Ruthin

04:54

57.2km

1,100m

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: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.0 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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535 m

Ruthin Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Set in the North Wales county of Denbighshire, Ruthin is a gorgeous town with a rich cultural history. The centre of the old town, including St Peter's Square, is set on a hill, whereas some newer parts are built on the flood plain of the River Clwyd.

Ruthin's peak was in the 1700s as an important stopover town on the drovers' roads between Wales and England. It's said that there used to be a pub for every week in the year in the town, although unfortunately there are many less now!

Check out more about the many listed buildings and more to do on your trip to Ruthin here: visitruthin.wales

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5.03 km

Waterfall and Weir

Highlight • River

Fantastic area of natural beauty with plenty of wildlife

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27.5 km

Llyn Brenig Café & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Llyn Brenig is located at the heart of the Mynydd Hiraethog and is a good base for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, fishing and sailing. It is a great spot for a break off the bike and the area is surrounded by a network of footpaths and a number of way marked trails suitable for biking and walking, including the Brenig Trail. The Visitor Centre provides toilet facilities and a cafe.

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27.6 km

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor centre at Llyn Brenig is open all year round, with extended hours during the fishing season.

There's an adventure playground, picnic area, cafe, osprey exhibition, gift shop, public toilets and a wide range of activities available. The cafe boasts amazing views over Llyn Brenig thanks to the large glass wall and balcony.

For the seven cycle routes on offer here, there's also bike hire offered within the same building, as well as a bike wash facility.

llyn-brenig.co.uk

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29.3 km

View of Llyn Brenig

Highlight • Forest

Explore over 2500 acres of forest, moorland and lakes amid stunning upland scenery. With visitor centre, café, gift shop, osprey exhibition, adventure playground, cycle hire, mountain biking, walking trails, sailing and world class fishing to discover.
Perfect cycling conditions for all ages and abilities. Hire from a wide range of bikes or bring your own ride. Enjoy a gentle family ride on an e-bike or an exhilarating mountain bike adventure.

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57.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

16.6 km

6.82 km

2.22 km

915 m

102 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

15.7 km

14.0 km

2.98 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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15°C

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Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre – View of Llyn Brenig loop from Ruthin

Ruthin Town Centre

Waterfall and Weir

Llyn Brenig Café & Visitor Centre

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre

View of Llyn Brenig

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