Llwybr Llyn Traws (Trawsfynydd Lake Cycle Route)
- 14 km
- 130 m
- Easy
- Mixed
Elevation profile
- 130 m
- 14 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists ready for a short 13.8 km distance with moderate climbing and mixed surfaces including gravel.
A 13.8 km loop around Trawsfynydd with 130 m climbing, featuring a mix of pavement and gravel surfaces.
The Llwybr Llyn Traws cycle route starts and finishes in Trawsfynydd, making a loop. The route consists of 57% paved surfaces and 42% gravel or unpaved sections. It uses a mix of quiet streets, cycle paths, minor roads, paths, and a short track section. Around 28% is on quiet streets, 27% on cycle paths, and 22% on minor roads. There is a significant climb starting at 6.8 km, lasting 1.6 km with 85 m gain at an average gradient of 5.3% reaching a high point of 285 m at 8.4 km. The route descends over 1.6 km beginning at 0.4 km dropping 29 m, with a generally flat profile over 53% of the distance. Facilities along the route include a café (Canolfan Prysor Centre) at 4.1 km slightly off-route, and minimal food stops otherwise, with the longest stretch without café, shop, or water lasting 9.4 km from 4.1 km to 13.5 km. Shops, a petrol station, and a repair stand are available in Trawsfynydd at the start and finish. Toilets are very near the start at 0.1 km. Notable landmarks include Craig Gyfynys peak at 5.6 km just off-route and Craig Y Gwynt peak near the high point at 8.4 km. About 20% of the route involves climbing, with the steepest 500 m section at the start having a gradient of 15.7%. The longest descent is 1.6 km. The route is suitable for mixed surface cycling with varied riding conditions and moderate climbing.
Highlights
- Climb of 1.6 km at 5.3% average gradient
- Craig Gyfynys peak near 5.6 km
- Craig Y Gwynt peak near 8.4 km
- Longest descent of 1.6 km from 0.4 km
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6.8 km | 1.6 km | 85 m | 5.3 % | 9.2 % | 285 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 28% quiet street · 27% cycle path · 22% minor road · 17% path
- Cycle paths
- 3.7 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Surface
- 57% paved · 42% gravel or unpaved
- Gradient
- 20% climbing · 26% descending · 53% flat
- Steep sections
- 0.8 km over 5% · 0.5 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 15.7% at 0 km
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0.1 kmToilets · on the route
- 0.1 kmRepair stand · on the route
- 4.1 kmCanolfan Prysor Centre · café · 40 m off route
- 13.5 kmPetrol station · on the route
- 13.6 kmPremier · convenience store · on the route
Worth a stop
- 5.6 km — Craig Gyfynys (peak, 270 m)
At the start and finish
- Cross Foxes · pub · 90 m
- Premier · convenience store · 70 m
Practical information
- Mixed
- Loop
- 59 min
- Jun to Aug — daily highs of 16–17 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 9.4 km from 4.1 to 13.5 km
- 42% of the route is gravel or unpaved
- Steepest 500 m at 15.7% gradient at start