BSC24: Cycling Along the North Wales coast, Bangor and the Las Ogwen Cycleway (Sat)

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BIG Spring Camp 2024
May 25
2024

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Distance 50 miles (80km). The route is hilly - this is Wales - (about 1750m of climb)

This is one of the events organised as part of Big Spring Camp 2024.

Join us on a circular ride along the stunning North Wales coastline, Bangor and the Lon Las Ogwen cycle path.

This event is suitable for intermediate/experienced cyclists as we will be cycling at a steady pace for approximately 50 miles (80km). The route is hilly - this is Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 - (about 1750 of climb) but we will have plenty of rest stops and we will not leave anyone behind. 

Route information

We head north from the campsite to Conwy and then west along the stunning, vast, sand and skyline of the North Wales coast. Pack swimming trunks and a towel for a quick cool dip at Llanfairfechan or Penmaenmawr beach, if that's your thing! 

We will leave the coast just shy of Bangor - a quick trip to the old cathedral city is also an option! Then we will head inland in the direction of Lon Las Ogwen and the first section of National Cycle Network Route 82, which runs from Bangor, entering the Snowdonia National Park at Bethesda.

It largely follows the route of the old railway line that carried slate down the valley from the Bethesda slate quarry to the coast where it was shipped around the world. The route is listed in the Guardian's "Five of the best scenic bike rides in Wales".

When we reach Llyn Ogwen, a beautiful ribbon-like lake, we'll cycle along the A5 between two of Snowdonia's mountain ranges, the Carneddau and the Glyderau. We will then continue on the A5 alongside the river to Capel Currig before turning off the main road at Pont-Cyfyng and onwards to the final stretch of our cycle back to the campsite through the wooded foothills of Mynydd Bwlchyrhaearn and then a well-earned pint or two at the bar. 

Note: I've tried to avoid too many A-roads, but a short section is unavoidable - most of it is on quiet, scenic roads.

Click here for an overview of the cycle ride: 

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/21178229/odl-cycle-north-wales-coastline-bangor-and-las-ogwen

This trip is suitable for road or hybrid bikes.  

This activity is also suitable for anyone taking part in the Conwy Parkrun!

Photos taken by event leader.

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.

Don't be a wallflower, join us
Lots of big cliffs
Last years cyclists
 This bridge in view and we're home
Don't be a wallflower, join us
Lots of big cliffs
Last years cyclists
 This bridge in view and we're home