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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Betws-y-Coed

04:34

15.4km

440m

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: May 18, 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 …

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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 …

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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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2.24 km

Aberllyn Mine Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

This is a secret waterfall set deep within a secluded forest in the Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri. The water cascades into the remains of a once mined quarry.

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2.49 km

Llyn Parc

Highlight • Forest

This stunning lake is surprisingly close to the bustling village of Betws-y-Coed, yet has a remarkably serene feel to it.

The long, narrow lake is surrounded by the thick Gwydyr …

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11.5 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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13.5 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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13.5 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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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

3.51 km

3.47 km

1.87 km

481 m

389 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

3.79 km

2.35 km

1.91 km

963 m

496 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

13°C

94 %

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Swallow Falls – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed Railway Station

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

Afon Llugwy

Aberllyn Mine Waterfall

Llyn Parc

Swallow Falls

Llugwy River Footbridge

Snowdonia Slate Trail

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