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Cregennan Lakes – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Morfa Mawddach

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Cregennan Lakes – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Morfa Mawddach

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5.0

(3)

45

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Cregennan Lakes – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Morfa Mawddach

03:15

45.1km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Train Station

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5.36 km

Cregennan Lakes

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These twin lakes are particularly beautiful and lie just north of Cadair Idris. Both are owned by the National Trust and are free to visit. With mountains rising around them …

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2

11.6 km

Lake Gwernan

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Sitting under the great hulk of Cadair Idris, Lake Gwernan is an eye-catching feature on Route 82 out of Dolgellau. The lake is 12 acres (5 ha) with gorgeous woodlands …

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3

15.1 km

Dolgellau Town Centre

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Dolgellau is a small, charming town on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Its cityscape is marked by the quarries in the surrounding countryside, which is why you …

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4

19.2 km

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

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Penmaenpool bridge is a grade 2 listed wooden toll bridge. It was built in 1879 to replace a ferry crossing. It's open between 08.30 & 18.30 Monday to Saturday. Sunday, …

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5

19.3 km

The George III Pub and Mawddach Estuary View

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Lovely spot to stop for a pint right on the edge of the Mawddach with a beautiful view of the estuary and the old toll bridge.

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30.3 km

NCN 82 Gravel Trail on Cadair Idris Flank

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This is a hilly section of the NCN 82 and the ascent over the flank of Cadair Idris is not only tough but rough too. It is a gravelly pretty …

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33.7 km

View of Llwyngwril and Cardigan Bay

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Choose a fine day :) to enjoy the views at their best.
The climb to get here out of Llwyngwril is pretty steep but it's well worth it once you're …

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45.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

9.30 km

4.91 km

928 m

847 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

14.4 km

6.76 km

2.11 km

200 m

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