Cardigan Bay Road
A487Penegoes to Brithdir · Wales
Distance12.6mi · 20 km
Drive time24 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
CoastMountain
A coast-and-estuary run beneath Cadair Idris in southern Eryri.
The A487 runs between Machynlleth and Dolgellau, climbing inland through the wooded Dulas valley past Corris beneath the great bulk of Cadair Idris. It is a flowing road with sea and mountain views; mind the towns, the bridges and the summer traffic.
Where it runs
PenegoesStart · Wales
BrithdirEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners16bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb442 mtotal ascent
Summit301 mhighest point · 988 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
294 m rangeKnow before you go
- Narrow bridges
- Heavy summer traffic
- Coastal weather
Along the road
- viewpoint Cad West
Sources
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