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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Garmon

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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Garmon

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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Garmon

01:06

17.3km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 114 m for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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313 m

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.

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2.38 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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3.11 km

24-Hour Petrol Station

Highlight • Structure

perfect emergency stop for resupply and coffee open 24h

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9.74 km

Ty Hwnt i’r Bont Tearooms

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful tearooms

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9.79 km

Tu Hwnt Ir Bont Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

There are two ugly houses, this one in Llanwrst is far from ugly with its teddy bear looks. The other is outside Bewts-y-coed and without the exterior wall plants it shows of the ugly stone. Both houses are tea rooms with the same menu. a tasty treat at the end of a walk.

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17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

4.07 km

1.87 km

510 m

312 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

3.58 km

445 m

178 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

21°C

14°C

13 %

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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Garmon

Fairy Glen

Betws-y-Coed Village

24-Hour Petrol Station

Ty Hwnt i’r Bont Tearooms

Tu Hwnt Ir Bont Tearoom

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