Machynlleth Clock Tower – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Afon Mawddach

Machynlleth Clock Tower – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Afon Mawddach

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Machynlleth Clock Tower – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Afon Mawddach

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77.8km

1,090m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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857 m

Coed Dol-y-clochydd

Forest

6.88 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wnion

Highlight • River

Filled to bursting due to current rain, but theres a nice stroll along this river for a mile or so.

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13.1 km

Bwlch yr Oerddrws

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Nearly 8km long climb up the A470. On a clear day it's worth taking the time to pause and look around because the rugged scenery is amazing and perfectly captures …

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45.0 km

Machynlleth Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

Machynlleth is a small town that's guaranteed to have more sheep than inhabitants. It's quite peaceful here, but the village still has a lot to offer. In the centre, beautiful …

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53.9 km

An absolute must if you are visiting Dyfi. Superb coffee, a magnificent range of other treats, and a well stocked village shop. A true community hub. For all their latest opening info check out facebook.com/IdrisStores

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59.3 km

View of Bwlch Llyn Bach Pass and Cader Idris

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

True slog definition. A climb you won't appreciate - especially after a long day in the saddle.

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65.6 km

Cross Foxes Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub/restaurant just outside of Dolgellau. Very accommodating to cyclists with a balcony around the back that was perfect for leaving the bikes. The food is pricey but 100% worth …

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70.6 km

Dolgellau Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Dolgellau is a small, charming town on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Its cityscape is marked by the quarries in the surrounding countryside, which is why you …

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77.8 km

End point

Parking

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