About this road
The A470 north from Dolgellau through Eryri: past Trawsfynydd and the slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, over the Crimea Pass and down through Dolwyddelan to Betws-y-Coed.
Ride notes
- Slow through towns
- Crimea Pass is exposed, can close in snow
Green lanes near this road
9 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 11 km of riding, plus 46 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.
- Allt SingrugUCR0.1 km away
- Ffordd Pen Y CefnBOAT0.1 km away
- Sarn HelenUCR0.4 km away
- Sarn HelenUCR0.5 km away
- Forest RoadUCR1.0 km away
- Bwlch Y Groes TrackUCR1.4 km away
- Roman RoadUCR2.5 km away
- Hafod Y MeirchUCR2.8 km away
- Ffordd Bwlch GoriwaredUCR3.6 km away
*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
- Texaco0.0 km in
- Mile End Service Station0.0 km in
- Fuel station19 km in
- Essar20 km in
- Shell, LL24 0AR51 km in
Distances are measured from the Dolgellau end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A4212 Bala to Trawsfynydd13 km away
- A498 Beddgelert to Pen-y-Gwryd13 km away
- A5 Betws-y-Coed to Capel Curig17 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.