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

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

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

03:05

34.1km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.53 km for 52 m

After 23.0 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

102 m

Hang In Pizzeria

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

180 m

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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6.49 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 past the lake was actually made up of two smaller lakes, called Llyn Rhisgog and Llyn Enoc.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.7 km

Bridge Over Afon Cwm Penamnen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remote quiet valley with some fine views.

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17.8 km

Forest Gravel Track in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Trail

Great fun, miles of travel tracks at the end of the valley, and a really fast descent back to civilization!

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19.6 km

Cwm Penamnen

Forest

23.1 km

Old Miners' Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

31.2 km

Fairy Glen

Highlight • Gorge

The Fairy Glen is a picturesque, secluded gorge not far from the popular village of Betws-y-Coed. It is named for the mythical sprites that are said to live there and is one of several UK beauty spots that share this title.

The site is looked after by local people and there is an honesty box near the entrance gate, which suggests a small donation.

Tip by

33.4 km

Suspension Bridge in Eryri National Park

Highlight • Bridge

34.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

10.6 km

3.37 km

849 m

778 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

8.90 km

5.26 km

740 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

26°C

13°C

0 %

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

Hang In Pizzeria