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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Llyn Ogwen loop from Bethesda

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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Llyn Ogwen loop from Bethesda

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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Llyn Ogwen loop from Bethesda

01:00

15.4km

180m

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 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.86 km for 56 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.78 km

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

Highlight • Waterfall

There are several waterfalls along River Ogwen and this is the perfect spot to sit on the serene riverbank and see the water breaking over large slabs. This river travels …

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7.86 km

Ogwen Valley Visitor Centre and Parking

Highlight • Rest Area

Parking at Ogwen is at a premium....In the summer months try and get there before 7.30 to guarantee a place...There are also a few spaces in the YHA car park at £6 for the day

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7.91 km

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Highlight • Parking

The visitor centre is located on the A5, approximately 5 miles south of Bethesda and approximately 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on the western side of Llyn Ogwen.
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8.01 km

Llyn Ogwen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Llyn Ogwen is a ribbon lake in north-west Wales. It lies alongside the A5 road between two mountain ranges of Snowdonia, the Carneddau and the Glyderau.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

521 m

383 m

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

375 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Llyn Ogwen loop from Bethesda

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

Ogwen Valley Visitor Centre and Parking

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Llyn Ogwen

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