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Swallow Falls – Llugwy River Footbridge loop from Betws-y-coed

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Swallow Falls – Llugwy River Footbridge loop from Betws-y-coed

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Swallow Falls – Llugwy River Footbridge loop from Betws-y-coed

02:05

7.35km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.02 km

Telford Milestone by the A5, Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Monument

Milestone by the A5, south east of Betws-y-Coed

Telford Plate by the A5, in parish of Betws-y-Coed (Conwy County Borough District), East of Betws-y-Coed nearly opposite Little Chef, in pavement with back to dry stone wall.

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2

2.23 km

Tŷ Hyll (The Ugly House) Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Despite being rather beautiful, the Ugly House, or Tŷ Hyll in Welsh, is a curious building indeed. Home to an atmospheric tearoom, it is surrounded by five acres (2 ha) …

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3

3.31 km

Swallow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Swallow Falls is one of the highest continuous waterfalls in Wales. It comprises a series of beautiful cascades on the River Llugwy, approximately one mile east of Betws y Coed, …

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4

5.35 km

Stand of Mature Douglas Fir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not quite the giant red woods of California, still heart warming to see old trees left alone to grow, they are such a peaceful place to be in this busy world!

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5

5.40 km

Llugwy River Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice circular walk and view up and down the water from the bridge is beautiful.

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6

6.09 km

Penny Tree (Fallen)

Highlight • Forest

Has fallen

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7

7.25 km

Marvel at Swallow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Nature is just brilliant this waterfall does NOT disappoint. The pub is just across the road and serves very nice food

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B

7.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.65 km

1.54 km

1.42 km

1.27 km

1.16 km

274 m

Surfaces

1.91 km

1.58 km

1.42 km

1.25 km

1.15 km

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

45 %

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