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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Capel Garmon

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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Capel Garmon

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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Capel Garmon

03:42

12.4km

350m

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 16, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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1.38 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • River

A reasonable climb where you cross many streams.

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1.93 km

St. Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed

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This church was built between 1870 and 1873 to accommodate the increasing numbers of summer visitors to the area. It was designed by the Lancaster partnership of Paley and Austin. …

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2.55 km

Afon Llugwy

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A good spot to get to the river. For cooling off on a hot summer day.

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2.67 km

Wooden Boardwalk by the River, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Wooden boardwalk through the trees next to the river

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3.63 km

Snowdonia Slate Walk

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It was a lovely walk along the side of the riverbank lots of people about

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7.27 km

Swallow Falls

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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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9.29 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 …

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11.3 km

Betws-y-Coed Village

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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 …

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

3.39 km

3.07 km

1.05 km

684 m

400 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

3.42 km

3.27 km

1.72 km

551 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

12°C

5°C

79 %

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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Capel Garmon

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

St. Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed

Afon Llugwy

Wooden Boardwalk by the River, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Snowdonia Slate Walk

Swallow Falls

Snowdonia Slate Trail

Betws-y-Coed Village

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