United Kingdom, Snowdonia, Wales
A former mountain pass road with fast sweepers overlooking slate valleys.
Length
13 km
In miles
8.1 mi
Driving time
20 min
Atlas rating
8.6 / 10
The run
Blaenau Ffestiniog to Betws-y-Coed, following the A470. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Ice forms readily on the exposed summit
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