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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Pentrefoelas

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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Pentrefoelas

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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Pentrefoelas

03:29

50.9km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: February 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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4.79 km

Ysbyty Ifan Village

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely views over the old bridge over the Conway river in the village. There was a hospital run by monks for pilgrims here until the 16c dissolution.

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16.6 km

One of the bigger open road passes on Snowdonia. Pretty straightforward from the Penmachno side, once you've crossed the bridge the climb begins in earnest, then it's steep ramps on and off to the top.

The little house at the top of the valley is probably 2/3rds to the top of the climb

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29.1 km

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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31.2 km

Betws-y-Coed Village

Highlight • Rest Area

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 alpine character and its numerous gear shops, cafes, hotels and B&Bs.

Betws-y-Coed is surrounded by the gorgeous Gwydyr Forest, which boasts a variety of trails. Moel Siabod is prominent from many points in the village and it is only a short drive to starting points for Snowdon and the Glyderau.

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31.7 km

Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Cycleway

Welcome to Alpkit Betws-y-Coed! Our store in North Wales is finally open.

Come in and make yourself comfy, grab a cuppa, read a magazine, refill your water bottle, and take a look round the store.
- Nick, Betws-y-Coed Store Manager

Check out more here: alpkit.com/pages/betws-y-coed

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31.8 km

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for all kinds of snacks overlooking the waterfall

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37.4 km

Tu Hwnt Ir Bont Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

There are two ugly houses, this one in Llanwrst is far from ugly with its teddy bear looks. The other is outside Bewts-y-coed and without the exterior wall plants it shows of the ugly stone. Both houses are tea rooms with the same menu. a tasty treat at the end of a walk.

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43.3 km

View of Snowdonia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views of the main Snowdon massive can be had on this great stretch of road on a nice day. It normally is pretty light with traffic too so that is a bonus.

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50.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

1.80 km

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

16.0 km

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 13 May

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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Pentrefoelas

Ysbyty Ifan Village

Climb to Penmachno

Fairy Glen

Betws-y-Coed Village

Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Tu Hwnt Ir Bont Tearoom

View of Snowdonia

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