Trywydd Copr
- 45 km
- 251 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 251 m
- 45 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders seeking a moderate 44.6 km route with 251 m of climbing on mostly paved minor roads.
Trywydd Copr is a 44.6 km point-to-point route from Llannerch-y-Medd on the Isle of Anglesey with 251 m elevation gain.
The route starts in Llannerch-y-Medd and passes through Parc, Pengraigwen, Gadfa, Penysarn, Nebo, Pengorffwysfa, Cae Ficer Est, Llaneilian, and Amlwch Port before reaching Amlwch at 14.6 km. From there it continues through Pentrefelin, Burwen, Rhosbeirio, Llanfechell, Tregele, Llanrhwydrys, and Llanfair yng Nghornwy, finishing near Llanrhyddlad at 39.9 km. The climb begins at 34.3 km, rising steadily over 2.7 km with 82 m gained at an average gradient of 3.1%, reaching a top height of 115 m around 37 km. The route profile is mostly flat (69%) with some climbing (16%) and descending (15%). The longest descent is 1.2 km starting from 41.6 km. Surface is predominantly paved (98%), with 84% on minor roads, 8% on main roads without cycle lanes, 5% on quiet streets, and the rest on a short path. A 9.5 km stretch from 14.7 km to 24.2 km has no café, shop or water available. Facilities near the route include cafés, pubs and shops at the start and points like Penysarn, Amlwch and Llanfechell, plus two petrol stations. Water springs are at 2.9 km and 34.7 km.
Highlights
- Climb near km 34-37, highest point 115 m
- Passes Mynydd Eilian (177 m) near 10 km
- Passes Mynydd y Garn (170 m) near 33 km
- Longest descent 1.2 km from 41.6 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 34.3 km | 2.7 km | 82 m | 3.1 % | 5 % | 115 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 84% minor road · 8% main road · 5% quiet street · 1% path
- Main roads
- 3.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 16% climbing · 15% descending · 69% flat
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmStation Cafe · café · 140 m off route
- 2.9 kmSpring · 160 m off route
- 8.1 kmY Bedol · pub · on the route
- 8.5 kmPenysarn Stores · convenience store · on the route
- 13.7 kmToilets · 70 m off route
- 13.8 kmSkye's · café · on the route
- 14.5 kmCo-op Food · supermarket · 210 m off route
- 14.5 kmRowlands Pharmacy · pharmacy · 50 m off route
- 14.6 kmGulf · petrol station · 50 m off route
- 24.2 kmCaffi Siop Mechell · café · on the route
- 24.2 kmSiop Isfryn Em's Store · convenience store · 60 m off route
- 26.3 kmTregele Service Station & Post Office · petrol station · 110 m off route
- 34.7 kmSpring · 240 m off route
Worth a stop
- 18 km — Standing Stone (archaeological site)
- 24.8 km — Stone Circle (ruins)
At the start
- Station Cafe · café · 140 m
- Twr Cuhelyn Arms · pub · 100 m
- The Bull Inn · pub · 150 m
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 3 h 11 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 9.5 km with no café, shop or water from 14.7 km to 24.2 km
- 3.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane