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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Gwynedd
Llanberis

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) circular, via the Llanberis and Ranger paths — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Gwynedd
Llanberis

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) circular, via the Llanberis and Ranger paths — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

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4.7

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Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) circular, via the Llanberis and Ranger paths — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

02:34

18.5km

1,010m

Mountain biking

Embark on the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) circular, a difficult mountain biking route known as the "Classic Loop" in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. This challenging ride covers 11.5 miles (18.5 km) with a significant 3316 feet (1011 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 2 hours and 33 minutes. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.47 km for 121 m

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3.70 km

Llanberis Path

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This is one of the three bridleway climbs up Snowdon that is permissible for cycling. You'll need a mountain bike, and to follow the summer access restrictions on Snowdon.

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6.10 km

Snowdon Summit and Visitor Centre

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Although some sections at Snowdon's summit are unrideable, hiking your bike up to the 3,560 foot (1,085 m) peak is well worth it.

The views are nothing short of spectacular, …

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7.46 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

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Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

Its glory …

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9.04 km

Snowdon Ranger Path

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As well as a climb, the Ranger's Path is probably the most celebrated of the mountain bikeable descents of Snowdon. Immensely rewarding, fast with a liberal scattering of techy, thrutchy …

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12.4 km

Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm)

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Maesgwm is also known as Telegraph Valley. The trail is gravel and well-made, brilliant to ride and much quieter than the main Llanberis path. It makes a great loop from …

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18.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.58 km

3.58 km

3.13 km

3.12 km

717 m

343 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.58 km

4.49 km

1.84 km

1.56 km

1.11 km

892 m

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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