Harlech Castle – Pont Aberglaslyn loop from Snowdon Ranger

Harlech Castle – Pont Aberglaslyn loop from Snowdon Ranger

Moderate

riders

Harlech Castle – Pont Aberglaslyn loop from Snowdon Ranger

02:47

63.1km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Hafod Garegog

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.07 km

View of Beddgelert and the Glaslyn River

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Take care in winter months but seeing the area is wonderful watch out for cattle grids

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8.12 km

Caffi Colwyn

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Great cafe situated in Beddgelert. You'll find outdoor seating at the rear, ideal for the summer months.

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10.6 km

Stone Bridge over Afon Glaslyn

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The old bridge over the river or Afon Glaslyn is a great place to pause and watch the water go by. You can see down into the Aberglaslyn gorge with …

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13.7 km

Caer Fedw

Forest

30.6 km

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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30.9 km

Bard's Chair Overlooking Harlech Castle

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A series of five carved chairs around Harlech. Great idea to get the children outside to find them all, with scan codes at each one for more details. I believe this is number 3 over looking Harlech Castle.

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41.9 km

Pont Briwet Bridge and Estuary

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Pont Briwet is a road and railway bridge which crosses the River Dwyryd. Built in the 19th century by the Cambrian Railway Company, the bridge is a rare example of …

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49.9 km

Scenic Lane With Mountain Views

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52.6 km

Pont Aberglaslyn

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The bridge was probably built in the 17th century and then radically rebuilt and widened in 1795-1796. As with many older bridges, folk tales claimed that the bridge was built …

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63.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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