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Fairy Glen – Llyn Elsi loop from Capel Garmon

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Fairy Glen – Llyn Elsi loop from Capel Garmon

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Fairy Glen – Llyn Elsi loop from Capel Garmon

01:33

13.3km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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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537 m

River Gorge Swimming Spot, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • River

This is not on the Watkins path

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5.11 km

Llyn Mymbyr

Highlight • Lake

If alone..... just listen.... nothing. absolutely nothing to be heard. the most tranquil place i've ever been to.

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5.38 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 •

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5.41 km

Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

Highlight • Monument

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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8.84 km

Gravel Descent to Betws-y-Coed

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the best ways out of the forest on a gravel bike to Betws Y Coed

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

1.36 km

1.03 km

285 m

171 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

3.64 km

1.36 km

829 m

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

21°C

14°C

13 %

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Fairy Glen – Llyn Elsi loop from Capel Garmon

Fairy Glen

River Gorge Swimming Spot, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Llyn Mymbyr

Llyn Elsi

Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

Gravel Descent to Betws-y-Coed

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