About this road
The A4085 from Beddgelert to Caernarfon, past Rhyd Ddu and Llyn Cwellyn along the western side of Yr Wyddfa, alongside the Welsh Highland Railway.
Ride notes
- Narrow through villages
- Visitor traffic in summer
Green lanes near this road
1 named lane open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 0.9 km of riding, plus 13 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- Lôn GwyrfaiUCRon the road
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
- Shell, LL55 2SS17 km in
- Caer Service Station, Caernarfon, LL55 2HP20 km in
- Morrisons, Ffordd-y-Gogledd, Caernarfon, LL55 1BE20 km in
Distances are measured from the Beddgelert end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Llanberis Pass8 km away
- A498 Beddgelert to Pen-y-Gwryd11 km away
- A470 Dolgellau to Betws-y-Coed21 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.