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Llyn Ogwen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

Llyn Ogwen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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Llyn Ogwen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

01:35

35.5km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

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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3.32 km

Siabod Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Award winning cafe brilliantly set up for outdoor adventures. Bike friendly outdoor seating. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Open Sun-Fri 0730-1800, Sat 0730-2000.

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16.8 km

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for all kinds of snacks overlooking the waterfall

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17.1 km

Betws-y-Coed is a village and community in the Conwy valley in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire, right on the boundary with Denbighshire, in the Gwydir Forest. It is now a very popular visitor destination in the Snowdonia National Park.
Popular with cyclists a fantastic area if you enjoy a good climb.

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17.6 km

Suspension Bridge in Eryri National Park

Highlight • Bridge

18.0 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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18.7 km

Bryn Afon Guesthouse, Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Settlement

Bryn Afon, a property with a garden, is situated in Betws-y-coed, 25 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, 30 km from Llandudno Pier, as well as 35 km from Bodelwyddan Castle. The property is located 36 km from Portmeirion, 18 km from Bodnant Garden and 36 km from Bangor Cathedral. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Snowdon is 19 km away.

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35.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

1.14 km

229 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Llyn Ogwen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

Llyn Ogwen

Tryfan and Dyffryn Ogwen

Siabod Cafe

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed

Suspension Bridge in Eryri National Park

Betws-y-Coed Village

Bryn Afon Guesthouse, Betws-y-Coed

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