Llangollen offers a cycling route including the Horseshoe Pass climb which starts soon after leaving the town. The route covers 7.1 km with an elevation gain of 292 m, making it suitable for riders looking for a short climb. The biggest climb starts at 1.2 km into the route and continues for 5.9 km, gaining 285 m at an average gradient of 4.8% and a maximum of 8.7%. The road surface is fully paved, and most of the route, 6.6 km, is on main roads without cycle lanes. There are two railway stations near the route providing transport options. Services along the route are spaced with a longest stretch without any for 2.8 km.