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Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb – Llyn Syfydrin loop from Tal-y-bont

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Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb – Llyn Syfydrin loop from Tal-y-bont

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Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb – Llyn Syfydrin loop from Tal-y-bont

02:26

30.8km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.78 km

Bwlch Glas mine ruins (Cwm Cyneiniog)

Highlight • Cave

Climb the hill for a bit of Lord of the Rings feel...

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6.27 km

Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Road turns to gravel as you enter forestry climbs for 20mins until you reach the nant y moch road

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15.8 km

Nant y Moch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A fun, challenging track on a gravel bike - easy going on an MTB

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18.9 km

Llyn Syfydrin

Highlight • Lake

A great ride for a gravel bike - be prepared to get wet though, there’s a few big streams to cross

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20.4 km

Syfydrin to Bontgoch Descent

Highlight • Trail

30.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

11.7 km

362 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

10.0 km

8.50 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 30 July

19°C

7°C

24 %

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Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb – Llyn Syfydrin loop from Tal-y-bont

Bwlch Glas mine ruins (Cwm Cyneiniog)

Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb

Nant y Moch Reservoir

Llyn Syfydrin

Syfydrin to Bontgoch Descent

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