Horseshoe Pass Loop

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Distance

68 miles

Elevation

2,400 ft

Duration

2.5 hrs

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Overview

One of the most iconic motorcycle roads in North Wales. The Horseshoe Pass (A542) climbs to over 1,300 feet with sweeping bends and jaw-dropping views of the Vale of Llangollen. This loop takes in the pass itself, then drops down through quieter B-roads before circling back via the Dee Valley.

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Route Highlights

  • Horseshoe Pass summit viewpoint
  • Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Valle Crucis Abbey ruins
  • Llangollen town for a café stop

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