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

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

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

03:02

33.4km

860m

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: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.2 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.30 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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8.50 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 …

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8.61 km

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for all kinds of snacks overlooking the waterfall

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9.06 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 …

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11.1 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 …

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23.6 km

View of the Mountains from Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri Track

Highlight • Viewpoint

Boggy section leading down to dolwyddelan, be prepared to get muddy shoes and carry the bike, even if there hasn't been rain! I passed a fair few ponds on this track

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25.6 km

Coed Bryn-y-gefeiliau

Forest

27.4 km

Tŷ Hyll (The Ugly House) Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Despite being rather beautiful, the Ugly House, or Tŷ Hyll in Welsh, is a curious building indeed. Home to an atmospheric tearoom, it is surrounded by five acres (2 ha) …

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30.3 km

Gwydyr Forest

Forest

33.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

12.3 km

2.86 km

1.58 km

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

10.7 km

8.42 km

1.61 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

28°C

11°C

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

Llyn Parc

Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Betws-y-Coed Village

Fairy Glen

View of the Mountains from Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri Track

Tŷ Hyll (The Ugly House) Tearoom

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