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The Llantysilio Mountain Range Round — 28.8 km Running Route

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The Llantysilio Mountain Range Round is a 28.8 km (17.9 miles) loop in Llangollen, Wales: hilly, with 904 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

904 mAscent
Paved15%Paved
4/5Hilly
The Llantysilio Mountain Range Round running route
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Location: Llangollen, Wales

Embark on a challenging 28.8km journey through the Llantysilio Mountain Range from Llangollen. This demanding route begins gently on the canal towpath before ascending dramatically onto the Dee Valley Way. You'll tackle significant climbs over Moel Morfydd, Moel y Gaer, and Moel y Gamelin, enjoying sweeping ridge-line views across the valleys, interspersed with technical descents that test your leg strength.

The adventure continues over Moel y Faen, with another substantial climb to Cyrn y Brain offering panoramic vistas. The largely downhill return, skirting Craig Arthur, features dramatic, exposed trails requiring sure-footedness. This run is best suited for experienced trail runners seeking a true test of endurance and technical skill amidst breathtaking Welsh scenery.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 28.8 km loop in Llangollen, Wales with around 904 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?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 31 metres of climb per kilometre, 904 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 85% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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