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Current status
No restriction we know of
Ffordd Ddu is recorded as a Unclassified County Road. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
UCRs are on the council’s list of streets, which doesn’t confirm motor vehicle rights the way a BOAT designation does. Worth checking locally.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Ffordd Ddu, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 15/10/2026.
Where it runs
Ffordd Ddu in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southwest end
- BThe northeast end, near Arthog
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Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
Built by Llywelyn the Great in the 1220s to guard south-west Gwynedd, expanded by Edward I after the death of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd before being burnt in a Welsh revolt and left to ruin.
Questions riders ask
Is Ffordd Ddu open to motorcycles?
Ffordd Ddu is recorded as a Unclassified County Road, and we don't know of any current restriction on it. Legal status can change at short notice, so check signage and current Traffic Regulation Orders before you ride.
How long is Ffordd Ddu?
About 6.8 km. Its two ends are around 6.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Ffordd Ddu start and finish?
It runs southwest to northeast near Y Friog, in Wales. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Ffordd Ddu in a national park?
Yes, Ffordd Ddu runs through the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Some national park authorities make their own Traffic Regulation Orders, so it's worth checking the park's restrictions as well as the council's.
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