Slingshot round the Orme

The target average pace for this ride will be 12mph, please be sure you can maintain this pace before signing up as it's a long route and therefore we need to keep together.

Starting at Penrhyn castle entrance we'll ride down the road to join the cycle path at Llandegai, we'll then join the cycle path passing Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr to Conwy. Once at Conwy we'll cycle over the bridge and turn into Llandudno Junction taking pabo lane to the Llandudno Welcomes you sign before dropping into Llandudno and to the Orme. We'll stop for a dance at the rest and be thankful and then descend into west shore, cycling in the roads through deganwy before stopping for lunch in Conwy. Once refreshed we'll decide whether to take the high road over Sychnant back or to rejoin the cycle path before returning the same way to the starting point.

Join me for this challenging ride starting at the entrance to Penrhyn Castle in Llandegai, Bangor for a long ride around the Orme and back!

The ride includes a mixture of dedicated cycle paths and roads. Most of the way we'll be using the coastal cycle path but once in Conwy we'll use the local.roads to take us to the one way road around the Orme and depending on how we're all feeling, we'll take the road back up and over Sychnant pass before rejoining the cycle path in Penmaenmawr

We'll stop as needed for snacks (pack some snacks to keep you going!) and once over the Orme we'll get some lunch at Caffi Cegin (Conwy library). As this is a long ride though , please pack some calories. We'll also be stopping to do a top of the hill dance on the Orme and Sychnant!

Helmets are mandatory, please also bring means of fixing any punctures, money for the cafe, waterproof jacket on case of rain, layers and snacks!

We especially welcome newbies!