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A4085 : Beddgelert - Garreg
North Wales , United Kingdom
January 2, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Great tight and twisty but very short section across the Snowdownian Mountains. This stretch, also known I believe as the "Pass of Aberglaslyn" consists of several wicked bends in quick succession. Can be a little busy with tourists but great if it isn't, road surface not perfect though.


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A4086 : Capel Curig - Llanrug - Caernarfon
North Wales , United Kingdom
January 1, 2005 - 4 stars route rating3.9

Fast sweeping route with great views but can be quite touristy at the wrong time.


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A4212 : Bala - Trawsfynydd
North Wales , United Kingdom
April 28, 2007 - 4 stars route rating4.1

What a route!! I love this one, very fast with some very nice corners, including the mother of all hair pins!! It's very easy to get caught out with though, the first set of bends over the hill just out of Bala and the double bend of the head of Bro Prysor by the little lake. Don't let that put ...


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A458 / A470 : Shrewsbury - Dolgellau
North Wales , United Kingdom
June 1, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

An utterly brilliant biking road, BUT one of the main caravan routes to the Welsh Coast. Go when it's quiet or you'll be frustrated to hell. Basically, Shrewsbury to Welshpool is fast open sweepers, Welshpool to Mallwyd is a fabulous mix of high-speed corners and some fast straights, and Mallwyd to...


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  • cb1300s, deauville
  • Score: 35

A470 : Conway - Blaenau Ffestiniog
North Wales , United Kingdom
July 15, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Climbing all the way from the coat to Blaenau Ffestiniog in the slate quarry region of Snowdonia. The early sections are faster with less demanding corners. Once you have crossed the A5 the road becomes twistier and more demanding. The views are quite spectacular in places. Can be busy in summer...


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  • Yamaha FZS600 Fazer
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A470 : Trawsfynydd - Betws-Y-Coed
North Wales , United Kingdom
January 23, 2006 - 4 stars route rating3.9

Start at the petrol station at Trawsfynydd, and head towards Porthmadog.After approx 3 miles there will be a turning on the right signposted A470 Ffestiniog. The road sets out through the hills ith a varying amount of turns from tight hairpins to sweeping switchbacks. You enter Blaenau Ffestiniog...


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A487 Maentwrog to A470
North Wales , United Kingdom
March 19, 2011 - 5 stars route rating5.0

A short and curvy road that should be added to any route in the area. You'll enjoy it on any kind of bike. Unfortunately there can be a bit of traffic to slow you down, and with only a few overtaking spots, it can get frustrating. But then it's so short you could easily ride up and down it a few tim...


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A493 : Barmouth - Bryncrug
North Wales , United Kingdom
January 9, 2008 - 3 stars route rating3.0

From Barmouth, head south over the Barmouth Toll Bridge - its open to motorbikes and pedestrians but not cars. When i went over it was £1.40 return (July 07).

Some nice views from the bridge and something different. Surface of path to and from bridge is good (you do not need...


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A494 : Mold - Ruthin
North Wales , United Kingdom
March 20, 2008 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Not a long route but great fun. Watch out for the North Wales constabulary (ferver only exceeded by mujhadeen). Lovely countryside and nearly always quiet. Enjoy!!


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A496 : Rhiwbryfdir - Maentwrog
North Wales , United Kingdom
May 31, 2011 - 3 stars route rating3.0

A good link road to use that's better than the A470. Recently resurfaced, with mostly fast bends. Brief but quiet enjoyable.


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A5 / A4086 / A498 : Betws-y-Coed - Beddgelert ( Scenic Snowdonia )
North Wales , United Kingdom
May 22, 2009 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Start in Betws-y-Coed, which has an abundance of cheap hotels and bunkhouses if you want to spend a few days touring the area. Take the A5 north out of the village towards Capel Curig, the road climbs slightly is wide with a good surface and some nice sweeping bends. At Capel Curig take the left tur...


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A5 : Bangor - Betws-y-Coed
North Wales , United Kingdom
January 1, 2005 - 4 stars route rating3.6

A varied and undulatig ride through some great scenary. Road can be quite busy as it is a major A-Road. Dil's Diner used to be a good place to meet, but I haven't been there that recently


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A5104 / A494 : Penyffordd - Dolgellau
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
May 13, 2006 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Travelled this route many times over the past 15 years and it never fails to bring a smile to my face. On a sunny day this is a dream. Depart Penyffordd on A550 turning right onto A5104, over staggered junction and on towards Treuddyn. Beautiful, rural countryside opens out over Llandegla moor, o...


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  • Honda cbr 600rr
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A525 / A495 / A483 / A458 / A5 : Stone - Llangollen
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
August 8, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

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  • Triumph Daytona 6
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A525 : Ruthin / Wrexham Road
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
January 24, 2012 - 3 stars route rating3.0

A nice road, was quiet when I tried it yesterday, but then it is January so no tourist and few bikers. I saw not one Police car but remember, this is Wales and they are keen. Covers hills and valleys, quite nice to look at and plenty of pubs if you want to stop.

At the end of the marked rou...


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A542 : Llangollen - Llandegla ( Horseshoe Pass )
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
November 28, 2004 - 3 stars route rating3.5

A nice twisty pass through Northern Wales. There wasn't many police around when I rode it, but looking at what's in the press these days, it might be different now.


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A543 : Denbigh - Pentre-Foelas (Denbigh Moors)
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
July 15, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.2

Excellent selection of bends through great scenary, hard to beat but be on the look-out for marked and unmarked police cars.


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A548 : Abergele - Llanrwst
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
January 1, 2005 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Some nice sweepers through scenic Northern Wales, good road surface. Watch out for birds, animals straying into the road.


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B4351 : Ffestiniog - Arenig
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
May 31, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.5

A great road, with good surface, and not much traffic, be aware there are some fairly blind tight corners, but nothing nasty. Best ridden east to west for one of the most outstanding views you'll see in north Wales, though only if the weather is clear. As must ride road.


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B4403 : Llanuwchllyn - Bala ( on the opposite side of Bala Lake )
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
January 8, 2008 - 2 stars route rating2.0

Took the B4403 as i thought it might be a nice scenic route to Bala but i would not recommend this route as you rarely get a decent view of the lake and the road is quite narrow with quite a few holiday caravans and the sort when i went down there in July 07.

Stick to the A494 if you ...


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B4405 : Bryncrug - Tal Y Llyn
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
January 9, 2008 - 3 stars route rating3.5

Turn left onto the B4405, heading East-ish. This is a nice road up a valley, and near the end there is a very pretty lake with some cafes on the edge.

At end of B4405, turn left onto A487 heading north toward Dolgellau.

When i took this route, around 11am in late July 0...


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B4501 : Denbigh - Cerrigydrudion
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
February 10, 2005 - 3 stars route rating3.5

The B4501 has some great bends, some strong drops with tight corners (some with limited visibility) but otherwise good visibility.


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  • R1200RT
  • Score: 172

B5105 : Ruthin - Cerrigydrudion
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
April 8, 2012 - 5 stars route rating5.0

Most likely one of the best roads in Wales IMO.
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  • BMW R1100RS
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B5105 : Ruthin - Llanfihangel
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
November 12, 2010 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Its a high-level B-road through farming country, so keep up the concentration. Tree-shaded twisties as you climb out of Ruthin, then switchback straights and easy bends through forests followed by open country with dry-stone walls as crash barriers (not) if you get out of shape. Watch out for crud o...


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B5109 / B5420 : Llanynghenedl - Menai Bridge (Lovely twists and turns)
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
May 30, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

A great road, quiet, consistent and generally good quality. There's hardly a straight section anywhere, mid high hedges mean that distance visibility isn't great at times, but as long as you don't push your lucky there will be no surprises. Easily the best road I've found on the island of anglesey.


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Buckley llangollen circular
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
August 3, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

A nice route that takes just over an hour, ideal on a nice summers night.


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Glasinfryn - Pontrug - Bontnewydd ( Caernarfon Bypass )
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
September 6, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

Great route around Caernarfon which can be bumper to bumper. Views of snowdon on clear days. Great roads too.


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lake Vyrnwy to lake Bala Wales
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
October 23, 2010 - 2 stars route rating2.5

Not a fast mountain pass but great scenery some cattle grids not good in winter


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NW Anglesey - SE Anglesey
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
August 27, 2010 - 3 stars route rating3.0

This route has it all. Mostly national speed limit, constant twisties, as you ride toward mount Snowden in the distance. The best way to cross Angelsey. Then ride it back the other way to Holyhead for twice the fun.


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  • Yamaha TDM900
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Pass Of The Cross : Dinas Mawddwy - Llanuwchllyn
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
March 1, 2006 - 4 stars route rating4.1

This route uses the Bwch-y-Groes(pass of the cross)this was the test route for most of the old British bike manufacturers,to test 'hill climbing abilities' its easy on a modern bike though. There is one double hairpin at the bottom of the hill and its mostly 'single track' road. Used a lot on the N...


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Prestatyn Denbigh Circular
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
April 11, 2011 - 2 stars route rating2.5

Start at the Frith Pub, End at the Frith Pub. You can stop off at Woods Motorcycles in Abergele and later A&D Motorcycles in Denbigh. Roads vary from busy town to rolling welsh countryside. Couple of nice places to detour / stop along the way.


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  • Fireblade CBR 900RRR
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The Clwydian TT
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
March 19, 2011 - 4 stars route rating4.0

This is a good circular route, with plenty of variation to give you a great ride regardless of your personal favourite aspect of motorcycling. There is some traffic during the weekends, but this route has a number of stops for hot drinks and views. The corners are mostly flowing, with only a few...


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Treadurr Bay
North Wales ..., United Kingdom
August 26, 2010 - 2 stars route rating2.0

A lovely technical route, lots of twists and turns down a national speed limit route. Some parts open up where you can make progress to the speed limit with gusto.