Cycling in Trawsfynydd
1 cycling route from Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, United Kingdom, 14 km, 14 km mapped in all, with up to 130 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (9 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface routes, 57% paved. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 14 km
- Biggest day
- 130 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- 57% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 57% paved · 42% gravel or unpaved — 6 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
Cycling guide to Trawsfynydd
Trawsfynydd provides a lake cycle route known as Llwybr Llyn Traws, a 13.8 km loop located entirely within the Gwynedd region. This route starts and finishes in the village of Trawsfynydd itself. It features a mixture of paved and unpaved surfaces, with 57% paved and 42% covered in gravel or unpaved. Cyclists can experience a climb that begins at 6.8 km into the loop, lasting 1.6 km and gaining 85 m in elevation, with an average gradient of 5.3% and a maximum of 9.2%, reaching a height of 285 m. This route is suitable for those looking for moderate elevation change without travelling on main roads without cycle lanes, as only 0.3 km falls under this category. There is a section of 3.7 km designated as cycle path along the loop.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain of the loop is a mix of moderate climbs with the highest point at 285 m. The biggest climb is 1.6 km long with an average gradient of 5.3% and a maximum of 9.2%. The route includes both paved and gravel surfaces, requiring some variety in riding technique.