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Scenic drives in Gwynedd, Wales

Explore Gwynedd, Wales by road. Compare published Remapped routes, estimated driving times, distances and highlights before choosing your next drive.

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Gwynedd, Wales

Snowdonia Coast, Crimea Pass and Bala Grand Loop

105 miles3 hr 1 minCircular

Link the Mawddach and Meirionnydd coast roads with the Ffestiniog uplands and the A4212 towards Bala. This southern Eryri circuit combines coast, reservoirs and mountain-country roads without duplicating the Llanberis pass loop.

Along the way
  • Mawddach Estuary
  • Crimea Pass
  • Llyn Celyn
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Gwynedd, Wales

Tal-y-llyn and the Dysynni Coast Loop

37 miles1 hr 3 minCircular

Cross the Tal-y-llyn side of the hills from Dolgellau towards Corris, then turn for Tywyn and return along the coastal corridor towards Fairbourne. Mountain slopes and lower coastal country make a varied longer circuit.

Along the way
  • Tal-y-llyn pass
  • Dysynni coast corridor
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Gwynedd, Wales

Eryri Mountain Passes Loop

34 miles1 hr 3 minCircular

Make a broad circuit around the western and southern approaches to Yr Wyddfa, linking Beddgelert, Rhyd Ddu and Llanberis. The return crosses the pass before dropping through the mountain valleys towards Beddgelert.

Along the way
  • Llanberis Pass
  • Beddgelert valley
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Gwynedd, Wales

Llŷn Peninsula Coastal Country Loop

34 miles1 hr 1 minCircular

Explore the Llŷn countryside from Pwllheli towards Aberdaron, returning along the northern side through the Nefyn area. This peninsula circuit mixes open farming country with village approaches and intermittent coastal views.

Along the way
  • Llŷn coastal countryside
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