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Llyn Elsi – Swallow Falls loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Llyn Elsi – Swallow Falls loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Llyn Elsi – Swallow Falls loop from Betws-y-Coed

03:50

13.0km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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30 m

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 Eryri National Park. The railway passes through some of the most picturesque scenery Wales has to offer. Nearby Swallow Falls is a beautiful place to visit, as is the Neolithic cemetery at Capel Garmon.
The original stone station, opened in 1868, still stands and was built by local craftsmen. Mainly used by freight transport equipment, as the number of tourists increased, passenger services became more frequent.
(Transport for Wales)

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781 m

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • River

A reasonable climb where you cross many streams.

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1.98 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.

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2.01 km

Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

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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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9.01 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, on the way to Capel Curig and just off the A5. The falls are surrounded by lush woodland. Swallow Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Visitors can view the falls from a viewing platform. The viewing platform is open all year round and admission costs £2 (cash or credit card).

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11.0 km

Llugwy River Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice circular walk and view up and down the water from the bridge is beautiful.

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11.1 km

Snowdonia Slate Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Snowdonia Slate Trail offers a circular 83 mile (133 km) hiking loop starting and finishing at Bangor but taking in Bethesda, Capel Curing, Betws-y-Coed, Llan Festiniog, Beddgelert, and Nantddu back to Bangor. It takes in some of the least visited places in Snowdonia National Park, but it is a journey steeped in industrial history when Snowdonia was the centre of the world slate industry, hence deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. You will enjoy the variety of this hike as it goes through renowned tourist hotspots such as Llanberis and Betws-y-Coed, as well as going through forests, over mountains, and alongside raging torrents. This is simply a superb and historic hike.

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12.5 km

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

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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 of Caernarfonshire, right on the boundary with Denbighshire, in the Gwydir Forest.

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13.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

2.66 km

1.70 km

1.68 km

381 m

230 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

3.41 km

3.37 km

1.58 km

841 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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33 %

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Llyn Elsi – Swallow Falls loop from Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed Railway Station

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Llyn Elsi

Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

Swallow Falls

Llugwy River Footbridge

Snowdonia Slate Trail

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

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