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Llyn Elsi – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Betws-y-coed

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Llyn Elsi – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Betws-y-coed

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Llyn Elsi – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Betws-y-coed

01:52

19.4km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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8.44 km

Llyn Elsi

Highlight • Lake

This idyllic mountain lake is hidden amongst the pine and deciduous forests of the Gwydyr Forest and lies above Betws-y-Coed. The lake is used as a water reservoir. In the …

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15.9 km

Hang In Pizzeria

Highlight • Cafe

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

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15.9 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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16.4 km

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for all kinds of snacks overlooking the waterfall

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16.5 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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16.5 km

Bike Wash at Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Rest Area

19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

4.02 km

1.36 km

634 m

213 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

5.12 km

478 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

27°C

16°C

38 %

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Llyn Elsi – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Betws-y-coed

Llyn Elsi

Hang In Pizzeria

Betws-y-Coed Village

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

Bike Wash at Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

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