Cycling in Gwynedd

Gwynedd features 11 road and mixed routes starting from towns like Penrhyndeudraeth, Caernarfon, Bala, and Llanddwywe. Distances range from 14 to 114 km, with routes including loops and point-to-point options. Climbing per route varies from 122 to 1400 m, with the highest climbs on routes from Llanddwywe and Llanaber to Rhayader, and from Caernarfon to Tal-y-bont.

The region's terrain combines flat and hilly sections, with an average of 23% climbing. Most riding is on minor roads, with a significant portion on cycle paths. Routes cover diverse gradients, including stretches above 5%, 8%, and 10%, with the steepest 500 m averaging 20.7%.