Regional Cycle Route 12 - Bwlch y Groes
A circular cycle route exploring a beautiful section of the Snowdonia National Park.
The route starts off at the beautiful Bala Lake and follows a series of surfaced off road tracks to Lake Vyrnwy before heading through the River Eunant Valley. The final section takes you through the spectacular Bwlch y Groes, the second highest public road mountain pass in Wales, with a summit altitude of 545 metres (1,788 ft). Also known as the Hellfire Pass, it is arguably the most challenging climb in Wales. You are rewarded with fantastic views from the high points though.
Regional Cycle Route 12 - Bwlch y Groes Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Regional Cycle Route 12 - Bwlch y Groes Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Regional Cycle Route 12 - Bwlch y Groes OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Regional Cycle Route 12 - Bwlch y Groes Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Llyn Tegid-Lake Bala
Narrow road descending into Cwm Cynllwyd
Approaching Cwmnadroedd cattle grid
Lake Vyrnwy
Waun y Gadfa. The road ascends the bowl of Eunant Fawr valley, viewed from the northern slopes.
River Eunant valley
Road up the Eunant Valley
View down Cwm Cynllwyd. From the highest pass in North Wales, Bwlch y Groes, this view to the north west looks into Cwm Cynllwyd and the mountains of Snowdonia beyond.