Bala to Trawsfynydd
A4212Llanfor to Trawsfynydd · Wales
Distance17.4mi · 28 km
Drive time33 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
LakesMoorland
A sweeping Snowdonia road past Llyn Celyn.
The A4212 runs west from Bala past the Llyn Celyn reservoir towards Trawsfynydd, a flowing, modern-feeling Snowdonia road of long sweepers and big views over the water and moor. Watch for sheep, sudden weather, and fast oncoming traffic.
Where it runs
LlanforStart · Wales
TrawsfynyddEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners22bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb295 mtotal ascent
Summit404 mhighest point · 1325 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
238 m rangeKnow before you go
- Sheep on the road
- Sudden weather over the moor
- Fast oncoming traffic
Sources
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