Giach
- 24 km
- 117 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 117 m
- 24 km
Route overview
This ride suits riders comfortable with a moderate distance of 24 km and gentle elevation gain of 117 m.
Giach is a 23.6 km route on the Isle of Anglesey from Llangristiolus to Aberffraw, mostly on minor roads with 117 m elevation gain.
The route starts at Llangristiolus and heads through Bethel at 7.6 km, Trefdraeth at 8.7 km, Malltraeth at 11.6 km, Hermon at 13.7 km, Llangadwaladr at 14.2 km, and finishes at Aberffraw at 18.7 km. The road surface is 99% paved, with 1% unmapped sections, and consists mainly of minor roads (89%) with 8% on main roads. There are 2 km of main roads without cycle lanes and 3.6 km on roads with a speed limit of 80 km/h or more. The route features gentle gradients with a total elevation gain of 117 m. The highest point is 59 m at 14.3 km, and the lowest is 1 m at 11 km. Climbing accounts for 17% of the route while descending is 19%, with the longest descent extending 1.3 km dropping 37 m. There is a short steep section of 0.1 km at 3.2% gradient around 7.1 km. Food and drink options include the Riverside Cafe near 11.4 km (46 m off route) and The Crown Inn pub at 18.7 km (156 m off route). A convenience store is available at Malltraeth Village Store (11.6 km, 14 m off route). The longest stretch without shops, cafés, or water is 7.5 km from the start. There is a bailout point at Bodorgan station 6.7 km away but 587 m off route.
Highlights
- Bethel at 7.6 km
- Malltraeth village store at 11.6 km
- Highest point 59 m at 14.3 km
- Longest descent 1.3 km starting at 8.3 km
Along the route
Places passed
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 89% minor road · 8% main road
- Main roads
- 2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 3.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 17% climbing · 19% descending · 65% flat
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 11.4 kmRiverside Cafe · café · 50 m off route
- 11.6 kmMalltraeth Village Store · convenience store · on the route
- 18.7 kmThe Crown Inn · pub · 160 m off route
- 18.7 kmSpring · 90 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 6.7 km — Bodorgan (station), 590 m off route
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 41 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 17–19 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water 7.5 km from start
- 2 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 3.6 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
- Short steep gradient 3.2% at 7.1 km