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Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

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Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

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Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

01:55

26.7km

510m

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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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356 m

Harlech Castle

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Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage …

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2.20 km

View of Harlech Beach

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Stunning viewpoint over Harlech Beach from a footpath leading you to the Wales Coast Path providing direct access to the beach.

Harlech Beach offers a pristine four-mile expanse of golden …

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3.41 km

Llanfair Slate Caverns

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Slate mine that you can visit (with a dog). Next door a nice cafe. Parking is best below at the farm recommended for smaller children.

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6.34 km

Victoria Inn

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Great food and very cozy.

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7.48 km

Coed Gwynfryn

Forest

18.4 km

Afon Artro Riverside Path

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Nice path along the Afon Artro river

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26.0 km

Harlech Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage …

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26.2 km

Ffordd Pen Llech – The World's Steepest Street

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Ffordd Pen Llech is the steepest road in the world. The record was award in 2019. Unfortunately it's not possible to climb the hill up to the castle legally, it's a one way road going down to Harlech station.

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26.5 km

Ffordd Pen Llech – The World's Steepest Street

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why not walk up the steepest street. its a novelty to be able to say that you have.

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26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

3.71 km

452 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

12.6 km

416 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

17°C

12°C

98 %

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Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

Harlech Castle

View of Harlech Beach

Llanfair Slate Caverns

Victoria Inn

Afon Artro Riverside Path

Harlech Castle

Ffordd Pen Llech – The World's Steepest Street

Ffordd Pen Llech – The World's Steepest Street

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