Connect Bangor with Slow Ways
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Give a hike!Wales / Gwynedd / Bangor
Bangor’s three Slow Ways are 50% checked
Help connect Bangor
Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Bangor from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Bangor—Bethesda
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Banbet one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 9km/6mi | Ascent 175m | Descent 301m | ||
Bangor—Llanfairfechan
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Banlla one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 209m | Descent 197m | |
Bangor—Llanfairfechan
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Banlla two |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 222m | Descent 211m | ||
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Menai Bridge—Bangor
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Menban one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 4km/2mi | Ascent 100m | Descent 96m | |
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Menai Bridge—Bangor
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Menban two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 4km/3mi | Ascent 138m | Descent 129m |
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Collective progress
55% of Bangor’s three route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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4 people have contributed to Bangor’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
1 people have surveyed a route in Bangor
47km out of 47km have been walked and reviewed
61km of reviews have been shared in Bangor
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Easy to follow route around Bangor although it's surprising how steep the city is! Nice coastal path section followed by stunning views from the Menai Bridge. No issues with navigation or access on this route....
Eddie Jones
Pleasant walk mostly on the old railway line from Bethesda to Bangor (could easily follow this the whole way to avoid Bangor Mountain). Views somewhat lacking on this section compared to the nearby mountains!...
Eddie Jones
We cross the A5 with care and take the shortcut path straight on down the hill, then detour left past the school and Llandegai church. Eventually we reach the outdoor bathing pool in Llanfairfechan, which we skirt on the right, then use the shortcut to reach Station Road, At the lights we turn left to reach the meeting point outside the Methodist church (barely more than a tin shack painted bright blue....
Hugh Hudson
Hugh Hudson added Banlla two, a new walk from Bangor to Llanfairfechan
Walk this routeAs an experienced walker, I had no problem with the path over Bangor Mountain and there should be room for SlowWays that use these kinds of paths, especially in rural areas, but it may be more slippery when wetter....
Hugh Hudson
Walked from Llanfairfechan to Bangor, definitely started on a high and finished on a low with this route. The start all the way up to the spinnies was a nice adventure and a birders/wildlife enthusiasts/botanists dream, just a few bird species I saw without binoculars were; Skylarks, Swallows, Lapwings, Little Egret, Oyster catchers, Buzzard, Wren Fledglings so recommend bringing some for the the mudflats and multiple nature reserves/bird hides on this route! Then it leads to some paths which go through some pretty villages, the route from St Cross Church to Tal-y-Bont was an enjoyable segment as it’s through the fields, but walking through industrial areas were less so and a little unsettling if travelling solo....
Olivia
Daisy C added Menban two, a new walk from Menai Bridge to Bangor
Walk this routeThis is the obvious route to walk ... but misses the opportunity to walk off road.. I would suggest that you could 1) follow the coastal path (great view), or 2) divert into Menai woods 3) or walk up via roman camp (again views!) 4) You could even miss out the section on Holyhead road by going via Brewery Fields...
Kate EW
Slow Ways added Banlla one, a new walk from Bangor to Llanfairfechan
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Menban one, a new walk from Menai Bridge to Bangor
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Bangor’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SH5818672185
Lat / Lon
53.22774° / -4.12588°
Easting / Northing
258,186E / 372,185N
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Fancy stretching your legs a bit more?
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This includes the great ring of routes that join its neighbours to each other!
Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Bangor's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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