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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

03:51

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: May 14, 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

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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

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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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65.5 km

Cross Foxes Pub & Restaurant

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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

21.2 km

3.96 km

2.20 km

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.1 km

5.40 km

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

58 %

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Machynlleth Clock Tower – Dolgellau Town Centre loop from Afon Mawddach

Stone Bridge Over the River Wnion

Bwlch yr Oerddrws

Machynlleth Clock Tower

Idris Stores

View of Bwlch Llyn Bach Pass and Cader Idris

Cross Foxes Pub & Restaurant

Dolgellau Town Centre

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