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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Rhyd Ddu railway crossing loop from Llanrug

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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Rhyd Ddu railway crossing loop from Llanrug

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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Rhyd Ddu railway crossing loop from Llanrug

03:58

45.8km

1,040m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.1 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.75 km

Stone Path Through Heather

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This is not easy to ride on, the hikers trail is narrow with random rocks scattered all over. You have to be careful to not catch the derailleur hanging bracket …

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14.6 km

Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm)

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Maesgwm is also known as Telegraph Valley. The trail is gravel and well-made, brilliant to ride and much quieter than the main Llanberis path. It makes a great loop from …

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19.1 km

Snowdon Ranger Hostel

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Hiking hostel at the foot of the mountain named after the 'the Snowdon Ranger' who lived there.

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21.9 km

Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

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Stop, look out and listen are the recommendations (to be read on the sign) that you must follow when crossing the track here. It is an unguarded crossing on this railway for tourist trains.

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45.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

8.31 km

7.75 km

3.36 km

3.15 km

Surfaces

16.4 km

12.0 km

9.76 km

4.59 km

1.51 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

26°C

11°C

0 %

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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm) – Rhyd Ddu railway crossing loop from Llanrug

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