Horseshoe Pass and Ogwen Valley Grand Drive
Combine the Horseshoe Pass with the historic A5 route into Eryri and the Ogwen Valley. This longer point-to-point drive links two famous Welsh road landscapes without adding a return over the same pass.
Driving roads near Llangollen and Bethesda. Nearby visits are optional. · 58 miles · 100 minutes estimated driving · Point-to-point
Photo: @ Chris Gunns / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Horseshoe Pass
The A542 climbs through open upland bends north of Llangollen.
Ogwen Valley
The A5 runs through a mountain corridor between the Capel Curig and Bethesda sides.
Before you set off
The A5 carries through traffic and coaches. Check pass conditions and allow for congestion near popular walking areas. Check current road closures, vehicle suitability and weather before travel. Driving time excludes stops and live traffic. The route follows through-roads; all visits off the line are independent optional detours.