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View of Betws-y-Coed – Swallow Falls loop from Gwydyr Forest

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United Kingdom
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North Wales
Conwy
Capel Curig

View of Betws-y-Coed – Swallow Falls loop from Gwydyr Forest

Easy

4.7

(19)

161

hikers

View of Betws-y-Coed – Swallow Falls loop from Gwydyr Forest

01:07

3.59km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2 m

View of Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Viewpoint

this is the view which makes the hill to get here worthwhile

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2

1.71 km

Swallow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Swallow Falls is one of the highest continuous waterfalls in Wales. It comprises a series of beautiful cascades on the River Llugwy, approximately one mile east of Betws y Coed, …

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3

2.14 km

Little Stream

Highlight • Natural

4

2.97 km

Beautiful 360 degree views of surrounding woodland, Moel Siabod and Snowdon and Crib Goch in the distance

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B

3.59 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

419 m

408 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

673 m

408 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

7°C

58 %

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