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Caernarfon Castle – Caernarfon Cycle Path loop from Bethesda

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Caernarfon Castle – Caernarfon Cycle Path loop from Bethesda

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Caernarfon Castle – Caernarfon Cycle Path loop from Bethesda

04:07

68.5km

500m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.8 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.34 km

Rhydau Duon

Forest

19.4 km

Caernarfon Castle

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A medieval fortress situated on the on the banks of the River Seiont, Caernarfon Castle has protected Caernarfon since the 11th century. The magnificent castle is open to visitors from …

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20.1 km

View of Caernarfon Castle

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Great views of Caernarfon castle

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35.8 km

Welsh Highland Railway Steam Locomotives and Station

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Pretty little train station

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41.8 km

Cycleway Out of Caernarfon

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This is a pretty cycleway out of Caernarfron with gorgeous views across to Anglesy.

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42.4 km

View of the Menai Strait

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The Caernarfon to Y Felinheli cycle and footpath is mostly wooded but has occasional breaks for roads, providing wonderful opportunities for views over the Menai Strait.

Here, this dead end …

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42.9 km

Caernarfon Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat traffic free cycle route, well way marked too.

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48.1 km

Port Dinorwic Marina (Y Felinheli)

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Y Felinheli or Port Dinorwic, is a picturesque village situated on the Menai Strait. These days it is a popular destination for tourists. It has stunning waterside and landscape views and is a hub for a host of activities.

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50.3 km

Lodge Covert

Forest

58.2 km

Porth Penrhyn Harbour

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Just outside of Bangor, Porth Penrhyn is a pretty harbour on the edge of the Menai Strait. You'll find fishing boats and coastal freight ships moored up here along the dockside as well as lovely views across the water.

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59.7 km

Afon Cegin

Lake

68.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

23.5 km

8.67 km

3.36 km

259 m

174 m

Surfaces

54.2 km

13.3 km

608 m

488 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

60 %

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Caernarfon Castle – Caernarfon Cycle Path loop from Bethesda

Caernarfon Castle

View of Caernarfon Castle

Welsh Highland Railway Steam Locomotives and Station

Cycleway Out of Caernarfon

View of the Menai Strait

Caernarfon Cycle Path

Port Dinorwic Marina (Y Felinheli)

Porth Penrhyn Harbour

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