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

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Betws-Y-Coed

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

01:41

4.93km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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507 m

Betsw Y Coed by the bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

The sound of the waterfall here sounded very loud and was flowing strongly

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561 m

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 …

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3

2.75 km

This memorial on the north side of the lake commemorates the fact that Lord Ancaster allowed the construction of the dam and the use of the lake as a water supply.

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4

2.77 km

Llyn Elsi

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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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3.97 km

A reasonable climb where you cross many streams.

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6

4.53 km

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

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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. …

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4.71 km

Betws-y-Coed Village

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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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4.86 km

Betws-y-Coed Railway Station

Highlight • Settlement

The charming tourist hotspot of Betws-y-Coed is served by this small station on the Conwy Valley Line. The village is popular with walkers and lies within the boundary of the …

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4.93 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.57 km

503 m

371 m

285 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

1.06 km

663 m

272 m

232 m

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Monday 19 October

10°C

5°C

74 %

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