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West of Dolgellau — 8.7 km Running Route

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West of Dolgellau is a 8.7 km (5.4 miles) loop in Dolgellau, Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales: hilly, with 140 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
140 mAscent
Paved60%Paved
3/5Hilly

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West of Dolgellau running route
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Location: Dolgellau, Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales

This lovely 8.7km loop from Dolgellau offers a scenic run along the banks of the River Mawddach. Predominantly paved, the route follows the picturesque Lon Mawddach to Penmaenpool, providing stunning riverside views as you go, before returning via the rural charm of Bryn Y Gwin Farm. With a modest 140m of ascent, it's a comfortable challenge.

Ideal for an enjoyable sightseeing run or a steady training session, this route combines beautiful Welsh scenery with a well-maintained surface. The largely paved nature makes it suitable for convenient, consistent running, while the gentle hills offer a good opportunity to build endurance amidst the grandeur of Eryri (Snowdonia).

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.7 km loop in Dolgellau, Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales with around 140 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Moderately. It rates 3 out of 5 on our hill scale — expect noticeable climbs. About 16 metres of climb per kilometre, 140 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 60% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.

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