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Capel Curig

Caernarfon Castle – Pen-y-Pass loop from Dolgam

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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Conwy
Capel Curig

Caernarfon Castle – Pen-y-Pass loop from Dolgam

Hard

26

riders

Caernarfon Castle – Pen-y-Pass loop from Dolgam

04:36

72.6km

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: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 56 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.4 km

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

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The visitor centre is located on the A5, approximately 5 miles south of Bethesda and approximately 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on the western side of Llyn Ogwen.
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2

17.4 km

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

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There are several waterfalls along River Ogwen and this is the perfect spot to sit on the serene riverbank and see the water breaking over large slabs. This river travels …

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25.3 km

Rhydau Duon

Forest

27.9 km

Coed Tyddyn-badyn

Forest

5

37.6 km

Caernarfon Cycle Path

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Flat traffic free cycle route, well way marked too.

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6

40.3 km

Caernarfon Castle

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A medieval fortress situated on the on the banks of the River Seiont, Caernarfon Castle has protected Caernarfon since the 11th century. The magnificent castle is open to visitors from …

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7

55.9 km

Llanberis Pass

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The Llanberis Pass is a spectacular road climb in Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd. It is the pass between Glyderau and Snowdon Massif at 359 metres above sea level. It also …

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8

61.0 km

Mallory's Café

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Iconic Pen y Pass is the access point to both the Miners’ and Pyg Track trailheads leading to Yr Wyddfa’s summit. At the pass are toilets, a café, and a …

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9

61.1 km

Pen-y-Pass

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Right in the heart of northern Eryri (Snowdonia), Pen-y-Pass is superbly located for adventures on the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) massif and the Glyderau. It is a popular starting point for …

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61.2 km

View of Llanberis Pass

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72.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

9.82 km

8.30 km

2.34 km

1.96 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.4 km

4.64 km

1.91 km

353 m

308 m

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Sunday 18 October

12°C

5°C

54 %

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