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Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

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Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

00:56

13.9km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 13.7 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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327 m

Bridge Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent stop for fuelling the hungry cyclist - recommend the "Bikers and Hikers Breakfast"

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552 m

Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Small train station in the mountains - slate was once mined here - now a tourist attraction.

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677 m

Blaenau Ffestiniog and Ffestiniog Railway

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Blaenau Ffestiniog played a huge part in Snowdonia's slate industry, thanks in part to the Ffestiniog Railway, which connected the town to the port of Porthmadog. The remnants of this …

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3.25 km

Lakeside Café

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A good place to stop for a break. We particularly enjoyed the lamb burger with mint sauce.
With a bit of luck (or knowledge of the timetable) you can also see the historic steam train steaming past.

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4.21 km

Cwmorthin Falls

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Car park gets full up top so park sensibly park close to next car gives more space for others. Don’t park in front of gate as this is used by …

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4.67 km

View of Hole in the Wall

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6.80 km

Stwlan Dam

Highlight • Lake

The climb up to the Llyn Stwlan Reservoir could well be the best-kept secret on British soil. It’s a 3km gravel road that averages at 10%, with spikes of 20%, …

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

4.96 km

2.83 km

301 m

296 m

165 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

480 m

305 m

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 13 May

9°C

4°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

Bridge Cafe

Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Station

Blaenau Ffestiniog and Ffestiniog Railway

Lakeside Café

Cwmorthin Falls

View of Hole in the Wall

Stwlan Dam

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