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Ruthin Town Centre – View from Bwlch Penbarras loop from Ruthin

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Ruthin Town Centre – View from Bwlch Penbarras loop from Ruthin

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Ruthin Town Centre – View from Bwlch Penbarras loop from Ruthin

02:11

29.5km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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440 m

Ruthin Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Set in the North Wales county of Denbighshire, Ruthin is a gorgeous town with a rich cultural history. The centre of the old town, including St Peter's Square, is set …

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6.32 km

View of the Valley in Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

nice place to stop, catch your breath and take in the view

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6.47 km

View of Snowdonia

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.94 km

View of the Clwydian Range from the Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop, have a look and Enjoy the descent

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8.30 km

Gravel Track in Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

gravel tracks down to the fishery

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8.62 km

Top of the Shelf Road, Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

21.6 km

Bwlch Penbarras Climb from Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A vicious climb from Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd which rises at 12% for 2km. Permanent climbing - and one bite will be sure to take any energy out of the legs.

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24.3 km

View from Bwlch Penbarras

Highlight • Climb

Fantastic views at the top and a lot of fun with a slightly technical descent on fully loaded touring bikes!

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29.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

3.24 km

674 m

336 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

12.9 km

336 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Ruthin Town Centre – View from Bwlch Penbarras loop from Ruthin

Ruthin Town Centre

View of the Valley in Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

View of Snowdonia

View of the Clwydian Range from the Descent

Gravel Track in Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape

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View from Bwlch Penbarras

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