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Post by thesquaredog on Jun 29, 2009 21:56:39 GMT
Thinking of doing the 'Telegraph Valley' route off Bikefax in the near future. The route suggests riding the Maesgwm bridleway from Llanberis to the Ranger path, meaning a gradual but long climb followed by a short sharp descent.
Is this the most 'fun' direction to do it or is it better the other way round?
Cheers
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Post by thesquaredog on Jun 29, 2009 21:58:32 GMT
Oh another question.............does this bridelway come under the Snowdon bike ban?
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Post by dyls on Jun 29, 2009 22:10:11 GMT
I would go down the telegraph valley, not up it.
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Post by summittoppler on Jun 29, 2009 22:12:30 GMT
Firstly it doesn't come under the Snowdon ban as its not on Snowdon.  To ride it from Llanberis is the better option as you can then incorporate it with a trundle around Beddgelert forest. |
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Post by thistle on Jun 30, 2009 12:14:42 GMT
The short sharp descent is quite steep and grassy - most people push up it, especially the first bit! Check out the photos from the forum ride last year (1st October 2008?)
I've not tried it that way around, but as Dyls says I think it would be much more fun riding down the valley.
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Post by speedydaz on Jun 30, 2009 15:46:07 GMT
Im another vote for riding down it. You can get some crazy speed as it isn't that rough and just launch the drainage gulleys
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Post by Ken on Jun 30, 2009 19:41:45 GMT
Just in case the Bikefax has'nt been changed the Spar shop they mention to go up past to Youth centre and farm for Telegraph Valley is the old one its on same side of road as new one but closer to Snowdon Railway . Its empty and for sale .
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Post by thesquaredog on Jun 30, 2009 22:40:52 GMT
Cheers for the replies everyone. Sorry if I am being dull but could you please clarify which way is up and which way is down?!   Should I ride from North to South towards the Ranger path or from South to North? Cheers |
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