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Llanberis Pass

3.1 miles (5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This challenging climb in the Snowdonia National Park passes between the mountain ranges of the Glyderau and the Snowdon massif. The ride starts from the car park at Nant Peris and follows the A4086 to Pen-y-Pass. It's about a 3 mile ride (6 miles return journey) with stunning views and a high point of about 1180ft (359 metres). At Pen-y-Pass you can enjoy refreshment at the cafe before turning round and descending back to Nant Peris.
You can follow the route by using the google street view link below. It'll give you a good idea of the climbing involved and the scenery you can enjoy on the route.
See the Snowdonia Cycle Routes page for more rides in the national park.

Postcode

LL55 4UF - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Llanberis Pass OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Llanberis Pass Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To the west there's Lon Las Peris. The surfaced trail runs along a tree lined path on the old railway line. There's some nice views over Llyn Padarn from the lakeside path.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Elevation Profile

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Llanberis Pass.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Llanberis Pass.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)