Beddgelert to Caernarfon
A4085Nantmor to Rhosgadfan · Wales
Distance7.8mi · 12.6 km
Drive time16 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainValley
A quiet Eryri valley road between Beddgelert and the sea.
The A4085 runs north from Beddgelert through the Gwyrfai valley past Rhyd Ddu and Llyn Cwellyn towards Caernarfon, skirting the western flanks of the Snowdon massif away from the busier passes. It is a flowing, scenic road; mind the villages, the sheep and the occasional slate lorry.
Where it runs
NantmorStart · Wales
RhosgadfanEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners24bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb193 mtotal ascent
Summit198 mhighest point · 650 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
158 m rangeKnow before you go
- Sheep on the road
- Narrow village streets
- Slate lorries
Sources
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