Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk loop from Dolgarrog

Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk loop from Dolgarrog

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Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk loop from Dolgarrog

03:00

35.4km

920m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.25 km for 87 m

After 22.8 km for 200 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.28 km

Coed Creigiau

Forest

7.37 km

Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a serene lake located in the Conwy Valley surrounded by forested hills and the rugged landscape of Snowdonia. There's a cafe and fishery further south along the lake which is a lovely place to stop and refuel.

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7.39 km

Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk

Highlight • Lake

10.1 km

View of Llyn Crafnant from the Col Beside Crimpiau

Highlight • Climb

A challenging but definitely worth it climb up from the A5 some tricky sections that may result in a hike a bike.

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15.9 km

Coed Bryn-y-gefeiliau

Forest

20.8 km

Ty Hyll (Ugly House) Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

A cosy small tearoom in Capel Curig. Incredible cakes, good coffee and light meals served by friendly staff. The garden outside is beautiful and full of bee friendly plants.

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22.7 km

Pont Banog Trail – Gwydir Mawr (Marin) Trail

Highlight • Trail

This & Coed y Brenin (CYB) are possibly the two oldest man made trails in the U.K. The ones where it all started. This trail used to be called & …

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26.0 km

Llyn Geirionydd

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.3 km

Llyn Geirionydd

Highlight • Historical Site

One of several picturesque lakes found in the Gwydyr Forest, Lynn Geirionydd is far removed today from its industrial past. Look closely and you'll see mining relics of the area's …

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