Mixed · United Kingdom
National Cycle Route 566
A rolling 28 km road cycling route from Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey through Llangefni, Bodffordd and Llangwyllog, with 119 m of climbing.
At a glance
- Best for
- Rolling day rides
- Distance
- 27.6 km
- Elevation gain
- 119 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 58 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Traffic
- Mostly minor roads
- Food & water
- Longest gap 15 km
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Malltraeth
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 119 m
- 28 km
Route description
- Malltraeth
- Llangefni
- Bodffordd
- Llangwyllog
The route starts near Malltraeth at about 1.7 km, passing through Llangefni at 11.9 km, Bodffordd at 16.3 km, and Llangwyllog at 18.4 km before finishing at Llannerch-y-Medd at 27.5 km. Surface is mainly paved at 92% with 8% gravel or unpaved. The ascent totals 119 m with a highest point at 100 m near 26.7 km. There are no significant climbs, with 13% climbing and 4% descending.
The route runs 48% on minor roads and 43% on cycle paths, with minor sections of main roads, quiet streets, and paths. Notably, 11.9 km are on cycle paths or lanes. The longest named road is Lôn Coedanna, ridden for 3.5 km. There is a 2.7 km section with posted limits of 80 km/h or more.
Food and drink options include the Riverside Cafe near Malltraeth at 1.8 km and a bakery named Gwalia at Llangefni 11.9 km off route. Shops such as Malltraeth Village Store and Aldi at Llangefni provide convenience. There is a 15 km stretch from 12.4 km to 27.4 km with no café, shop, or water. Toilets are available near Llangefni. Bike shop and petrol station are present around 12.2-12.4 km. At the finish in Llannerch-y-Medd are the Station Cafe and two pubs.
Highlights
- Riverside Cafe near Malltraeth
- Gwalia bakery at Llangefni
- Long 15 km stretch without shops or cafés
- Station Cafe and pubs at Llannerch-y-Medd finish
Along the route
Places passed
Traffic, surface and gradient
Mostly minor roads and streets on the map.
- Roads
- 48% minor road · 43% cycle path · 3% path · 3% main road · 3% other roads and tracks
- Fast roads
- 2.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 11.9 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Lôn Coedanna (4 km)
- Surface
- Predominantly paved: 92% is mapped as paved, 8% as unpaved or gravel.
- Gradient
- 13% climbing · 4% descending · 83% flat
Food, water and services
The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 15 km, from km 12 to 27. Along the route: 31 cafés and restaurants, 8 shops, 3 petrol stations, 1 public toilet and 1 bike shop.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 1.7 kmMalltraeth Village Store · convenience store · 140 m off route
- 1.8 kmRiverside Cafe · café · 50 m off route
- 11.8 kmAldi · supermarket · 120 m off route
- 11.9 kmgwalia · bakery · 40 m off route
- 11.9 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 11.9 kmRowlands Pharmacy · pharmacy · 100 m off route
- 12.2 kmAsda · petrol station · 100 m off route
- 12.4 kmAnglesey Bikes · bike shop · 100 m off route
- 27.5 kmStation Cafe · café · 140 m off route
Worth a stop
- 11.9 km — Rayner Memorial Clock Tower (attraction)
Start and access
At the finish
- Food and coffee
- Station Cafe (140 m), The Bull Inn (150 m), Twr Cuhelyn Arms (100 m)
Know before you go
- 15 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from 12.4 km
- 2.7 km on roads with speed limit 80 km/h or more
