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Betws-y-Coed Village – Cynfal Falls loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

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Betws-y-Coed Village – Cynfal Falls loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

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Betws-y-Coed Village – Cynfal Falls loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

03:51

53.8km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 53.6 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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383 m

Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Small train station in the mountains - slate was once mined here - now a tourist attraction.

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19.2 km

Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Cycleway

Welcome to Alpkit Betws-y-Coed! Our store in North Wales is finally open.

Come in and make yourself comfy, grab a cuppa, read a magazine, refill your water bottle, and take …

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19.3 km

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for all kinds of snacks overlooking the waterfall

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19.8 km

Hang In Pizzeria

Highlight • Cafe

Pizzeria with outside seating. Good coffee, cakes and pizza ☕🍕

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19.9 km

Betws-y-Coed Village

Highlight • Rest Area

A true outdoor lovers' mecca, Betws-y-Coed is a great gateway to Snowdonia National Park. Anyone who has driven into Snowdonia on the A5 will have noted its picturesque setting, its …

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28.9 km

One of the bigger open road passes on Snowdonia. Pretty straightforward from the Penmachno side, once you've crossed the bridge the climb begins in earnest, then it's steep ramps on and off to the top.

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38.5 km

Cynfal Falls

Highlight • Gorge

The Cynfal Falls rush down this glacial gorge, filling the air with sound and spray. Find them near to the village of Llan Ffestiniog.

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39.3 km

View of Waterfalls in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a small car park if you don’t want to stop at side of the road where there is a steep drop looking down on waterfall. Views are great towards Tremadoc bay as well.

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53.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

23.3 km

1.24 km

301 m

236 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.0 km

13.4 km

191 m

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Betws-y-Coed Village – Cynfal Falls loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Station

Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Hang In Pizzeria

Betws-y-Coed Village

Climb to Penmachno

Cynfal Falls

View of Waterfalls in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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