This area map shows the National Cycle Network & local routes in this area. It covers the northern area of the Mid Wales region of Wales, including Aberwystwyth, Machynlleth, Llangollen & southern Snowdonia. With landscape ranging from the uplands of the Cambrian mountains & Snowdonia to picturesque views over Cardigan Bay, north mid-wales offers a great variety of cycling experiences from traffic-free paths to challenging gradients. Head south from Porthmadog through stunning South Snowdonia, until you reach Coed Y Brenin forest park, Wales` home of mountain biking, or explore the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth. This pocket-sized colour map shows clearly mapped on-road & traffic-free paths, easy to read contours, & detailed inset maps for the major towns & cities as well as recommended linking routes connecting the NCN with quiet roads. MAJOR ROUTES COVERED BY THIS MAP: National Route 8 (Lon Las Cymru cycle route) between Llanidloes & Criccieth via Machynlleth, Dolgellau, the Mawdach Trail & Porthmadog. National Route 81 (Lon Cambria cycle route / Montgomery Canal Greenway) between Welshpool & Llanidloes via Newtown. National Route 82 between Machynlleth & Porthmadog via Tywyn, Dolgellau & Coed Y Brenin. National Route 85 (Llangollen Canal route) between Llangollen & Chirk. Regional Routes 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 around Y Bala. Regional Routes 41, 42 & 43 around the Llyn Peninsula.