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View of Llyn Padarn – Llanberis Lake Railway loop from Bethesda

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View of Llyn Padarn – Llanberis Lake Railway loop from Bethesda

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View of Llyn Padarn – Llanberis Lake Railway loop from Bethesda

02:54

35.8km

770m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.8 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Parc y Bryniau

Forest

13.9 km

View of Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast downhill trail on the MTB from here. Well worth the ride, the electric mountain is one of my top places to ride in the UK. Don’t miss out, go and enjoy the area. Highly recommended

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18.7 km

View of Llyn Peris and Dinorwig Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent sight looking across Llyn Peris which is 503mtrs above sea level. Dinorwig hydroelectric power station is straight across the lake, this generates 1728MW of power. There are 16 kilometres …

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19.6 km

Llanberis Village and Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Settlement

Llanberis is synonymous with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It's a popular starting point for some of the easier ways to the roof of Wales. Whether it’s via the Llanberis Path or …

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19.7 km

Llanberis Lake Railway

Highlight • Structure

Not been on this myself but on a conversation with a member of the public I'm told it's a wonderful journey around to the north side of the lake away from the hustle and bustle of the South side

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20.6 km

Pete's Eats Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Nothing short of an institution, Pete's Eats is the only place to be when rain cancels play Llanberis. Of all the food and drink available on the impressively extensive menu, …

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21.6 km

Llyn Padarn

Lake

23.8 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, from this end of Llyn Padarn you’ll get an enticing view of Snowdon and other peaks.
Its absolutely stunning and well worth the ride.

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24.2 km

Snowdon Inn Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Pretty, spacious campsite located by the river. The highlight is certainly the refreshing morning swim in the “pool” by the river.
The street calms down even at night.

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24.9 km

Caban Café

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35.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

7.92 km

4.59 km

4.19 km

2.43 km

120 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

6.43 km

4.12 km

3.81 km

2.76 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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View of Llyn Padarn – Llanberis Lake Railway loop from Bethesda

View of Llyn Padarn

View of Llyn Peris and Dinorwig Quarry

Llanberis Village and Llyn Padarn

Llanberis Lake Railway

Pete's Eats Cafe

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

Snowdon Inn Campsite

Caban Café

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