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Betws-y-Coed Railway Station – Afon Llugwy loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Betws-y-Coed Railway Station – Afon Llugwy loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Betws-y-Coed Railway Station – Afon Llugwy loop from Betws-y-Coed

00:56

8.29km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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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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485 m

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

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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509 m

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for all kinds of snacks overlooking the waterfall

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608 m

Afon Llugwy

Highlight • River

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

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1.94 km

Stand of Mature Douglas Fir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not quite the giant red woods of California, still heart warming to see old trees left alone to grow, they are such a peaceful place to be in this busy world!

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3.38 km

Wooden Bridge in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Bridge

3.99 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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5.13 km

Pont Banog Trail – Gwydir Mawr (Marin) Trail

Highlight • Trail

This & Coed y Brenin (CYB) are possibly the two oldest man made trails in the U.K. The ones where it all started. This trail used to be called & still is by many including myself the "Marin Trail". Over the past year or so, many really cool additions have been made to this trail to ensure it remains as one of the U.K's best riding trails which include clear signage. If you like proper old skool then this is the place for you. The Trail Pixies have managed to maintain the original feel & yet increase the fun factor in every area unlike CYB but I'm basically a dinosaur who has never got over CYB moving to the other side of the road with it's fancy visitor centre. Nothing will ever beat Daffyd Davies' (MTB Godfather) original cafe for that other worldly experience of the old trail centre. One thing to Mention about this train it has no facilities other than parking. There's no toilets, no parking charges not even an honesty box! Happy days, you can always grab a bite in Llanwryst just down the road & boost the local economy. So be prepared for an endless climb at the start, wicked single track, awesome views, plenty of technical stuff & quite a few fire road sections. Take plenty of hydration, a mobile phone, a bite to eat & spare tube & chain link at the very least let someone know where you are going as you are away from civilisation. My biggest tip, stay for a weekend & ride not only this trail but also it's two near neighbour's Penmachno (my favourite trail bar none) & CYB. Go on chase the Welsh Dragon, you know you want to 👹🤙🤘😎

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8.29 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

1.96 km

593 m

548 m

437 m

389 m

287 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

2.04 km

1.17 km

899 m

437 m

Elevation

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Betws-y-Coed Railway Station – Afon Llugwy loop from Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed Railway Station

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Afon Llugwy

Stand of Mature Douglas Fir

Wooden Bridge in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Swallow Falls

Pont Banog Trail – Gwydir Mawr (Marin) Trail

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