Lôn Las Cymru (North)
- 114 km
- 721 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 721 m
- 114 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders prepared for a 113.5 km distance with 721 m climbing.
Lôn Las Cymru (North) is a 113.5 km point-to-point cycle route in Gwynedd, UK, starting at Penrhyndeudraeth and ending at Holyhead.
This route begins at Penrhyndeudraeth and proceeds through Minffordd, Portmeirion, Porthmadog, Tremadog and multiple villages en route to Holyhead. The road surfaces are predominantly paved (95%), with a small portion of gravel or unpaved (3%) and some unmapped sections (2%). Road types include minor roads for 57 km, cycle paths for 30.3 km, quiet streets, paths, main roads, roads with cycle lanes, major roads and tracks covering the rest of the route. Climbing totals 721 metres, mainly in the first half with three main climbs: a 3.6 km climb gaining 137 m at an average 3.8%, plus shorter climbs of 40 m and 47 m gain. The highest point is 144 m at 36.1 km with 73% of the route flat. Fast roads with 80 km/h limits cover 12.3 km, and 5 km of main roads lack cycle lanes. The route passes near peaks such as Y Glog (198 m at 6.7 km) and others beneath 270 m. There are multiple bailout points with stations at Porthmadog, Criccieth, Caernarfon, Llanfairpwll, Bodorgan and Holyhead. Cafés, shops and pubs are available at various points including the start and finish, with the longest stretch without café, shop or water being 12.6 km between 84.7 and 97.3 km.
Highlights
- Criccieth and Caernarfon Castles nearby
- Bodowyr Chambered Tomb archaeological site
- Cycle path sections totalling 30 km
- Highest point at 144 m near 36 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6.1 km | 3.6 km | 137 m | 3.8 % | 6.1 % | 140 m |
| — | 58.5 km | 1.8 km | 40 m | 2.3 % | 5 % | 67 m |
| — | 63.2 km | 2 km | 47 m | 2.3 % | 5.4 % | 68 m |
| — | 82.2 km | 1.9 km | 42 m | 2.2 % | 3.9 % | 43 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 52% minor road · 28% cycle path · 9% quiet street · 4% path
- Main roads
- 5 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 12.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 32.2 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Lôn Eifion (17 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 12% climbing · 14% descending · 73% flat
- Steep sections
- 1.3 km over 5%
- Longest descent
- 2.3 km from 16.3 km, dropping 75 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmThe Eating Gorilla Coffee House · café · 280 m off route
- 4.5 kmLondis · convenience store · on the route
- 4.6 kmThe Port Cafe, Deli & Restaurant · café · 30 m off route
- 5.3 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 17.5 kmNisa Local · convenience store · 30 m off route
- 17.6 kmTir a Mor · café · 30 m off route
- 21.4 kmToilets · 60 m off route
- 38.7 kmFfynnon Rhedyw · spring · 180 m off route
- 45.7 kmToilets · 90 m off route
- 50 kmBeics Menai · bike rental · 40 m off route
- 50.1 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
- 50.5 kmCaffi Ty Winsh · café · on the route
- 57 kmToilets · on the route
- 63.2 kmBridge Inn · pub · 80 m off route
- 63.6 kmShell · petrol station · 150 m off route
- 98.6 kmMedical Centre · clinic · 100 m off route
- 106 kmToilets · 30 m off route
- 109.6 kmLidl · supermarket · 50 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 4.4 km — Porthmadog Harbour (station), 50 m off route
- 18.6 km — Criccieth (station), 300 m off route
- 49.9 km — Caernarfon (station), 50 m off route
- 66.6 km — Llanfairpwll (station), 840 m off route
- 85.4 km — Bodorgan (station), 610 m off route
- 109.7 km — Holyhead (station), 150 m off route
Worth a stop
- 17.8 km — Criccieth Castle (castle)
- 21.4 km — David Lloyd George's Grave (attraction)
- 44.2 km — Hên Gastell (ruins)
- 50.1 km — Caernarfon Castle (castle)
- 63 km — Gorsedd Stone Circle (ruins)
- 75.8 km — Bodowyr Chambered Tomb (archaeological site)
At the start
- The Eating Gorilla Coffee House · café · 280 m
- Silver Lake · fast food · 240 m
- Lemon Tree · restaurant · 280 m
- Penrhyn Pizza And Kebab House · fast food · 240 m
- Royal Oak · pub · 290 m
At the finish
- Port Shop R&F Travel Retail · café · 60 m
- Holyhead · station · 150 m
- Lidl · supermarket · 190 m
- The Port Inn · pub · 140 m
- Port Shop · convenience store · 70 m
Stay after this ride
- The Dublin Packet · guest house · 240 m from the finish
- Travelodge Holyhead · hotel · 360 m from the finish
- George Hotel · hotel · 340 m from the finish
- The Beach Hut · hotel · 600 m from the finish
- The Orient · guest house · 780 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 8 h 06 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 17–19 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 12.6 km without café, shop or water between 84.7 and 97.3 km
- 5 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 12.3 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
- 1.3 km above 5% gradient