Recreational Routes

Some people might say that Lôn Eifion is the most well known and well used cycle route on the network. Certainly it is worth a visit, if only to feast your eyes on the breathtaking views. Indulge yourself in the blues and greens of the Llyn Peninsula to the south west, Caernarfon Bay and Anglesey to the west and north, and the impressive mountains of Snowdonia to the east.

Lôn Eifion is a green avenue of native trees and plants which stretches between the busy historical town of Caernarfon and the rural village of Bryncir to the south. A combination of tarmac (Llanwnda - Graianog) and compacted dust surfaces has been provided along its 20 kilometre (12 mile) length.

Lôn Eifion is part of Lôn Las Cymru, route number 8 on the National Cycle Network.

Lôn Eifion Map

Lôn Las Menai is a 6.5 kilometres (4 mile) path which runs between the historical fortified town of Caernarfon and the village of Y Felinheli.  From the path which was opened in spring 1995, you can catch a glimpse of the Isle of Anglesey, the green stretch of coast across the turbulent waters of the Menai Straits.

Running parallel with the Menai, the compacted dust path passes through urban areas and open countryside to the outskirts of y Felinheli.  Whilst in the village, the route follows Beach Road to the High Street, before rejoining the dust path by the playground.  Lôn Las Menai is part of Lôn Las Cymru, route number 8 on the National Cycle Network.

Lôn Las Menai Map

To walk this path south from Porth Penrhyn is like walking hand in hand with the Afon Cegin. This part of the route which runs between Porth Penrhyn and the village of Glasinfryn, was developed in the 1980's and is also known as Lôn Bach. The disused narrow gauge railway upon which the path was built, was constructed by the Penrhyn Estate to transport slate from the quarries at Bethesda for export at Porth Penrhyn.

Lôn Ogwen Map

Lôn Las Ogwen stretches from Porth Penrhyn on the outskirts of the city of Bangor, towards Bethesda and onwards to the edge of Llyn Ogwen. Following Development work, it is now possible to travel along the old railway tunnel (Tynal Tywyll) between Tregarth and Bethesda without having to follow the main road and traffic.

From the popular village of Llanberis, the combined footpath/cycle track of Lôn Las Peris meanders lazily for 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) along the sheltered shore of Llyn Padarn. Shortly after the tunnel, the path connects onto the public road network from where you can walk or cycle through the villages of Brynrefail, Cwm y Glo and Llanrug, and possibly follow the Seiont River valley towards the busy town of Caernarfon. 

Alternatively, why not further explore the historic countryside of this spectacular slate valley known as the gateway to Snowdonia, by following country lanes to Deiniolen, Dinorwic or Penisarwaun, or alternatively by cycling up the stunningly beautiful valley towards Nant Peris?

Lôn peris Map