Cycling in Caernarfon
1 cycling route from Caernarfon, Gwynedd, United Kingdom, 75 km, 75 km mapped in all, with up to 875 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (12 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 22 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 75 km
- Biggest day
- 875 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 7% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 22 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a starting place for a 75.2 km cycling route to Tal-y-bont that includes many small communities such as Llanfaglan, Bontnewydd, and Criccieth. The route passes 22 railway stations, allowing varied access points. It covers mainly paved roads with 21.5 km on cycle paths and 5.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes. Services are available frequently, but one stretch lasts 11.1 km without amenities. The route climbs steadily with a maximum elevation of 281 m. The biggest climb is 3.9 km long starting at 55.7 km into the ride, gaining 242 m at an average gradient of 6.2%, peaking at 13.1%. This gives a varied terrain suitable for riders seeking endurance and moderate climbing challenges.
More on terrain
Terrain
The ride from Caernarfon to Tal-y-bont is mostly paved and includes rolling terrain with a highest point at 281 m. The main climb is 3.9 km long with an average gradient of 6.2% and a maximum of 13.1%.