Cycling in Penrhyndeudraeth
1 cycling route from Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, United Kingdom, 114 km, 114 km mapped in all, with up to 721 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (6 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 32 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 114 km
- Biggest day
- 721 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- 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
- 4% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 32 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Penrhyndeudraeth
Penrhyndeudraeth provides access to the Lôn Las Cymru (North) route, extending 113.5 km from Penrhyndeudraeth to Holyhead. This route passes through towns including Minffordd, Porthmadog, Caernarfon, and Bangor. It features a mix of paved and some gravel surfaces, predominantly on cycle paths covering 32.2 km, allowing rides that combine towns, coastal and inland areas. The route includes 23 railway stations nearby, facilitating flexible start and finish options. Climbers will find the biggest ascent early on, beginning at 6.1 km, climbing 137 m over 3.6 km, with an average gradient of 3.8% and peaking at 6.1%, reaching 140 m elevation.
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Terrain
The terrain along Lôn Las Cymru (North) from Penrhyndeudraeth is varied with rolling climbs. The highest point is 144 m, and the biggest climb is a 3.6 km section gaining 137 m at an average gradient of 3.8% with a maximum of 6.1%. Most surfaces are paved with a small proportion of gravel or unpaved, and cycle paths make up a substantial part of the route.