EuroVelo 2 covers 137 km in two stages across Great Britain, beginning at Holyhead and ending at Tal-y-bont. The route moves in a generally eastward direction.
The first stage from Holyhead to Caernarfon spans 61.8 km with 352 m of climbing. The terrain features two short climbs around 30 km and 47 km, each about 1.4 km long with gradients peaking near 6%. The highest elevation on this stage is 68 m. The stage passes many settlements including Valley, Menai Bridge, Bangor, and Y Felinheli, with 38 water or food stops available.
Stage two continues for 75.2 km from Caernarfon to Tal-y-bont, ascending 875 m. There are five notable climbs, the longest being nearly 4 km at an average gradient of 6.2% with a maximum of 13.1%, peaking at 277 m elevation. Other climbs vary between 1.8 and 2 km with maximum gradients up to 11.3%. The highest point of the tour lies on this stage at 281 m. Numerous places are passed, such as Criccieth, Porthmadog, and Harlech, with 35 water or food stops noted.
Recorded temperatures and specific months for riding are not indicated. The route follows main roads through multiple settlements. Riders should be prepared for successive climbs on stage two and make use of plentiful stops along the way.
