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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Capel Garmon

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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Capel Garmon

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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Capel Garmon

03:43

12.5km

350m

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 16, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.38 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • River

A reasonable climb where you cross many streams.

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1.93 km

St. Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Religious Site

This church was built between 1870 and 1873 to accommodate the increasing numbers of summer visitors to the area. It was designed by the Lancaster partnership of Paley and Austin. The main benefactor was the Liverpool businessman Charles Kurtz. The church was dedicated in July 1873 and could seat 150 people. It replaced a medieval church dedicated to St Michael and cost £5,000 (equivalent to £560,000 in 2023). The tower was completed in 1907.
(Wikipedia)

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2.46 km

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

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Pont yr pair bridge located in the heart of Betws-y-coed

Betws-y-coed is a village and community in the Conwy valley in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire, right on the boundary with Denbighshire, in the Gwydir Forest.

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2.70 km

Wooden Boardwalk by the River, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • River

Wooden boardwalk through the trees next to the river

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3.67 km

Snowdonia Slate Walk

Highlight • Trail

It was a lovely walk along the side of the riverbank lots of people about

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7.30 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, on the way to Capel Curig and just off the A5. The falls are surrounded by lush woodland. Swallow Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Visitors can view the falls from a viewing platform. The viewing platform is open all year round and admission costs £2 (cash or credit card).

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9.32 km

Snowdonia Slate Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Snowdonia Slate Trail offers a circular 83 mile (133 km) hiking loop starting and finishing at Bangor but taking in Bethesda, Capel Curing, Betws-y-Coed, Llan Festiniog, Beddgelert, and Nantddu back to Bangor. It takes in some of the least visited places in Snowdonia National Park, but it is a journey steeped in industrial history when Snowdonia was the centre of the world slate industry, hence deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. You will enjoy the variety of this hike as it goes through renowned tourist hotspots such as Llanberis and Betws-y-Coed, as well as going through forests, over mountains, and alongside raging torrents. This is simply a superb and historic hike.

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11.3 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 alpine character and its numerous gear shops, cafes, hotels and B&Bs.

Betws-y-Coed is surrounded by the gorgeous Gwydyr Forest, which boasts a variety of trails. Moel Siabod is prominent from many points in the village and it is only a short drive to starting points for Snowdon and the Glyderau.

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

3.39 km

3.07 km

1.05 km

720 m

400 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

3.42 km

3.27 km

1.75 km

551 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

17°C

36 %

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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Capel Garmon

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

St. Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

Wooden Boardwalk by the River, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Snowdonia Slate Walk

Swallow Falls

Snowdonia Slate Trail

Betws-y-Coed Village

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