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Bwlch y Groes from Llanuwchllyn

Llanuwchllyn, United KingdomRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

9 km
Distance
371 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
371 m
Distance
9 km
Elevation (m)01002003004005006000 km2 km4 km6 km8 km9 kmHighest point540 m at 9.3 kmStart0 kmFinish9 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for steady climbing over 9.3 km with elevation gain of 371 m.

A 9.3 km climb from Llanuwchllyn to 539 m at Bwlch y Groes in the United Kingdom.

The route starts in Llanuwchllyn at 168 m, quickly reaching a first climb beginning at 0.6 km lasting 2.9 km with an average gradient of 3.6%, gaining 104 m up to 278 m. Following a short flat section, the main climb starts at 4.7 km, extending 4.6 km with an average gradient of 5.7%, peaking at 539 m at 9.3 km. The steepest sections reach up to 9.6%, with a maximum of 12% over 500 m at the start. Nearly all the route is on paved roads, predominantly minor roads covering 87% of the distance, and 10% on main roads. However, 7.2 km of the ride is on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or greater. There are no gravel sections. Facilities are limited with a café at 1.1 km slightly off-route, and toilets near the start at 0.3 km. After 1.1 km there are no shops, cafés, or water for 8.2 km. The ride passes beneath peaks including Garth Fach at 2 km, Moel Maes-y-llech at 4.6 km, and Foel Y Groes near the finish at 9.2 km. The petrol station, station, and pub lie close to the start in Llanuwchllyn, which also serves as a bailout point.

Highlights

  • Bwlch y Groes summit at 539 m
  • Foel Y Groes peak near finish
  • Initial climb 2.9 km at 3.6%
  • Main climb 4.6 km at 5.7%

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0.6 km2.9 km104 m3.6 %6.8 %278 m
Clipiau Duon4.7 km4.6 km263 m5.7 %9.6 %539 m

High point 539 m at 9.3 km; low point 168 m. Passes beneath Garth Fach, Moel Maes-y-llech, Foel Y Groes.

Clipiau Duon · starts at 4.7 km

4.6 km at 5.7% · 263 m
300350400450500ELEVATION (M)5.8%6.5%7.0%6.9%0 km12344.6 kmDISTANCE (KM)Clipiau Duon · 539 mSTEEPEST 7.0%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
87% minor road · 10% main road
Fast roads
7.2 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
74% climbing · 1% descending · 25% flat
Steep sections
3.5 km over 5% · 0.6 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 12% at 0 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmEssar · petrol station · 160 m off route
  2. 0.3 kmToilets · on the route
  3. 1.1 kmStation Café · café · 190 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 1.1 km — Llanuwchllyn (station), 180 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 9.2 km — Foel Y Groes (peak, 582 m)

At the start

  • Eagles Inn · pub · 50 m
  • Station Café · café · 740 m
  • Llanuwchllyn · station · 750 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
40 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch with no café, shop or water for 8.2 km after 1.1 km
  • 7.2 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limit
  • 0.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • Steepest 500 m section at 12% gradient at start

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.