Garreg Goch Caravan Park Best Cycling Routes
Porthmadog and the surrounding area have hundreds of cycle routes to choose from – whether you are a beginner or fancy yourself as an expert. Here are a couple of our favourite routes to try this year when you book your next visit to Garreg Goch Caravan Park.
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Porthmadog to Harlech
If you fancy a bit of a challenge but would like an easy get-out, then try the Porthmadog to Harlech cycling route. You can start in the village of Porthmadog; the course is a 24-mile route that follows the western flank of Wales down to Llanbedr and then back up to Harlech. The trail conveniently follows the train track between Porthmadog and Harlech, meaning any tired legs can locate the closest station and get the train back to the start!
The route contains some rather daunting hills, so you might be glad to know that once you hit the village of Harlech you can jump on the train back to Porthmadog. Alternatively, you can retrace your steps and follow the route back if you still have some energy left!
Garreg Goch Caravan Park to Shell Island
Before setting off, why not fill up your supplies at the Garreg Goch Caravan Park shop. On leaving the park, turn right onto Fford Morfa Bychan and head to the National Cycle Rte 8, making your way to the beautiful village of Tremadog; this 18.2-mile cycle route takes around one hour and fifty-five minutes and goes via the A496. The course involves quite a few hills, but the stunning views of Criccieth and the surrounding mountains more than makeup for tiring legs! You can then head east towards Bryn Bwbach before darting south through Snowdonia National Park and down to Llanbedr.
Once you reach Shell Island, you will be able to explore all three of the island's beaches. The unspoilt area has incredible views of Cardigan Bay, with the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia in the distance. When you are ready to return to Tremadog, Llanbedr train station is just a couple of miles from Shell Island. Alternatively, if you fancy the cycle ride back, you can retrace your steps and follow the route back!
Garreg Goch Caravan Park to Cwmorthin Waterfall
The route starts again from Garreg Goch Caravan Park, then onto the village of Porthmadog and heads east via the National Cycle Rte 8, then into Snowdonia National Park, where you will climb a total of 1,168 meters!
If you are up for a challenge, this 13.9mile climb will be perfect, not too bad at one hour and thirty-two minutes. When you reach the top, you can now enjoy the beautiful scenery of Cwmorthin Waterfall. If you don't fancy the ride back, hop on the train at the Blaenau Ffestiniog station, which will get you back to Porthmadog.
Garreg Goch Caravan Park to Tremadog
Again starting from Garreg Goch Caravan Park, turn right onto Fford Morfa Bychan, continue onto Borth Road, then onto Bank Road, turning left onto the high street. Make a slight left onto the National Cycle Rte 8/Pensyflog, then Dublin Street, turning right onto Church Street. This easy 24-minute 3.6-mile route is relatively easy. You'll then find the lovely village of Tremadog. Tremadog is arguably the birthplace of town planning in Wales, indeed the birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia and possibly of Frankenstein!
The Village, an excellent example of a planned town near Porthmadog (in Gwynedd, North Wales), was founded by William Alexander Madocks, who bought the land in 1798. The historic centre of Tremadog was complete by 1811, and indeed this part of the town remains substantially unaltered to this day.
Cycling Holiday in North Wales
Garreg Goch caravan park is well suited to cycling enthusiasts looking to enjoy a biking holiday in North Wales. We have a range of accommodation to choose from, including touring pitches, a glamping pod and Platinum caravans for hire.
Some of our accommodation has hot tubs - the perfect luxury after a day of pedalling!