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Bro Machno

Cwm Penmachno Climb – Fairy Glen loop from Cwm Penmachno

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Conwy
Bro Machno

Cwm Penmachno Climb – Fairy Glen loop from Cwm Penmachno

Moderate

61

riders

Cwm Penmachno Climb – Fairy Glen loop from Cwm Penmachno

02:24

44.9km

740m

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: May 6, 2026

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Cwm Penmachno Climb

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A pig of a climb! Steep for most of the climb from the first moment at the junction with the telephone box. Slightly easier for …

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4.36 km

Ffynnon Eidda from Ysbyty Ifan

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Ffynnon Eidda from Ysbyty Ifan is a climb in the region Conwy. It is 10.7km long and bridges 288 vertical meters with an average gradient of 2.7%, resulting in a …

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8.06 km

View of Waterfalls in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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There is a small car park if you don’t want to stop at side of the road where there is a steep drop looking down on waterfall. Views are great towards Tremadoc bay as well.

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16.9 km

Bridge Cafe

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Excellent stop for fuelling the hungry cyclist - recommend the "Bikers and Hikers Breakfast"

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20.1 km

Ascent to Crimea Pass from Dolwyddelan

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The ascent to Crimea Pass from Dolwyddelan is along the A470, which can be a busy route. It's just over 3km long with an elevation gain of 205m, giving an average gradient of 6.6%.

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33.5 km

Fairy Glen

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The Fairy Glen is a picturesque, secluded gorge not far from the popular village of Betws-y-Coed. It is named for the mythical sprites that are said to live there and …

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44.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

19.5 km

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

8.09 km

171 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

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