A scenic coastal cycle ride on the Lôn Las Menai route in North Wales

At 6.5km and with minimal elevation, this is a route designed for easy, enjoyable cycling. It combines coastal views, accessible paths and historic towns, making it one of the most pleasant short rides in North Wales. 

Discipline: Leisure / Traffic-free
Region: North West Wales (Eryri / Gwynedd)
Distance: 6.5 km one way
Total Elevation: Minimal
Difficulty: Easy

Who is this route for? Families, beginners and visitors looking for a short, scenic coastal ride. 

Lôn Las Menai offers a simple but highly enjoyable cycling experience along one of North Wales’s most scenic coastal corridors. Starting in the pretty village of Y Felinheli, the route follows the shoreline before heading towards Caernarfon, with frequent views across the Menai Strait.

The route is easy to follow and largely flat, making it ideal for relaxed cycling at your own pace. At both ends of the route there's a choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs offering some of the best views in Wales!

Arriving in Caernarfon, you can take time to explore the town, including the famous Caernarfon Castle and waterfront. 

For many riders, this is also the starting point for continuing further along the Lôn Eifion route, creating a longer, largely traffic‑free route through North Wales. Together, they offer a continuous ride from the Menai Strait to the edge of Eryri. 

Bike hire: 

• Local bike hire is available at Beics Antur Bikes in Caernarfon

Refreshments:

There are multiple places to stop for refreshments along the route including:

• Cafés, pubs and restaurants in Y Felinheli at the start including 
  • Garddfon Inn - A family-friendly pub with amazing views 
  • Llofft - a cafe bar serving local food and drink in a welcoming Welsh atmosphere on the Menai Strait.
  • Swellies - an iIndependent cafe on the Port Dinorwic Marina, serving breakfasts, light lunches, fresh cakes, and barista coffee.
• Refreshment stops in Caernarfon including cafés and pubs such as 
  • The Anglesey Arms - A dog-friendly family pub, serving classic pub food and drinks with a spacious beer garden.
  • Bonta Deli - A popular delicatessen and café, serving local Welsh and continental produce, homemade lunches and freshly baked treats.
  • Reuben’s Coffee House - serving speciality coffee, sweet treats and light bites.
  • La Marina Cei - a fusion food / small plates restaurant on the quayside.
  • Galeri Caernarfon - A vibrant waterfront arts centre, hosting live performances, films, exhibitions and events alongside a café bar.

Services:

• Toilets available in Y Felinheli outside the Garddfon, and in Caernarfon.
• There are good public transport links including rail and bus connections at both ends of the route.