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Beddgelert & Aberglaslyn loop from Porthmadog — Snowdonia National Park

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Beddgelert & Aberglaslyn loop from Porthmadog — Snowdonia National Park

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Beddgelert & Aberglaslyn loop from Porthmadog — Snowdonia National Park

03:16

52.4km

500m

Cycling

Embark on the Beddgelert & Aberglaslyn loop from Porthmadog, a difficult touring bicycle ride through Snowdonia National Park. This challenging 32.5-mile (52.4 km) route features a significant 1651 feet (503 metres) of elevation gain, taking you about 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete. You will cycle through picturesque farmland,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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19.5 km

View of Mount Foel

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A beautiful cycle path through farmland with traditional stone fencing and a view over the rolling countyside and Mount Foel.

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22.1 km

Y Banc Café, Penygroes

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Great coffee at this newly opened cafe at Pernygroes. Cycle friendly with outdoors seating. Open Mon-Sat 9-3.

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39.5 km

Beddgelert Stone Bridge

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Presumably there was a bridge here for a long time that gave access from the north side of the river to the Augustinian priory of Beddgelert. In 1623 it was …

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41.9 km

River Glaslyn at Nantmor

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The pretty hamlet of Nantmor lies just to the south of the village of Beddgelert. It is near to the dramatic Aberglaslyn Pass and the Welsh Highland Railway - Nantmor has its own station.

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52.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

16.8 km

10.3 km

4.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

16.2 km

876 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 13 May

12°C

6°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Beddgelert & Aberglaslyn loop from Porthmadog — Snowdonia National Park

View of Mount Foel

Y Banc Café, Penygroes

Beddgelert Stone Bridge

River Glaslyn at Nantmor

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