Lon Eifion Cycleway / Cycle Path
Caernarfon to Bryncir
This scenic 12.5 mile cycle path has recently been upgraded and now has an excellent hard surface all the way except for the first 100 yards at Caernarfon and half a mile near Dinas. For much of its course it is wider than most cycle paths - as wide in fact as many country lanes.
It skirts the western edge of the main mountains of Snowdonia with good views of the Nantlle ridge and, near Penygroes, a more distant glimpse of Snowdon.
The northern half of the path passes close to several villages: Bontnewydd, Dinas, Groeslon and Penygroes. Adjacent to (but just off) the path there is a cafe at the Inigo Jones slate museum about 5 miles south of Caernarfon. It is open all year 10 am till 4 pm.
START: The northern end starts at grid ref 481625 (OS map No 115 Snowdon) 400 yards south of the large car park at overlooking the harbour at Caernarfon castle (world heritage site). There is on road parking at the start of the path. The southern end is at Bryncir grid ref 479446 (OS map 123 Lleyn Peninsula). There is a small car park at Bryncir.
Photos of the path and views
See also Cycle Ride from Felinheli/Caernarfon