Mid Wales North Cycle Map

We are improving the National Cycle Network to make it more accessible for everyone. As part of our Paths for Everyone vision, some sections of the Network have been removed or reclassified. There may be sections within these maps that are no longer part of the Network. These sections are likely to be on busier roads and will suit more experienced cyclists.

Mid Wales North Cycle Map

This area map shows the National Cycle Network and local routes in this area. It covers the northern area of the Mid Wales region of Wales, including Aberwystwyth, Machynlleth, Llangollen and southern Snowdonia.

With landscape ranging from the uplands of the Cambrian mountains and Snowdonia to picturesque views over Cardigan Bay, north mid-wales offers a great variety of cycling experiences from traffic-free paths to challenging gradients. Head south from Porthmadog through stunning South Snowdonia, until you reach Coed Y Brenin forest park, Wales' home of mountain biking, or explore the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth. 

This pocket-sized colour map shows clearly mapped on-road and traffic-free paths, easy to read contours, and detailed inset maps for the major towns and cities as well as recommended linking routes connecting the NCN with quiet roads. 

Please see our interactive map key for UK coverage of our pocket cycle map series.

Major routes covered by this map:

• National Route 8 (Lon Las Cymru cycle route) between Llanidloes and Criccieth via Machynlleth, Dolgellau, the Mawdach Trail and Porthmadog.
• National Route 81 (Lon Cambria cycle route / Montgomery Canal Greenway) between Welshpool and Llanidloes via Newtown.
• National Route 82 between Machynlleth and Porthmadog via Tywyn, Dolgellau and Coed Y Brenin.
• National Route 85 (Llangollen Canal route) between Llangollen and Chirk.
• Regional Routes 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 around Y Bala.
• Regional Routes 41, 42 and 43 around the Llyn Peninsula.

Publisher: Sustrans

Published: March 2014

Scale: 1:110,000

Size: 10 x 15 cm folded, 60 x 80 cm unfolded