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

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

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

01:58

6.50km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Bus stop

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134 m

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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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 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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669 m

Coin Tree

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Look out for this tree branch covered with embedded coins!

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2.42 km

River Gorge Swimming Spot, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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This is not on the Watkins path

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3.22 km

Llyn Tan Cae

Lake

3.56 km

Fairy Glen

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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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5.89 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • River

A reasonable climb where you cross many streams.

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6.44 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. The main benefactor was the Liverpool businessman Charles Kurtz. The church was dedicated in July 1873 and could seat 150 people. It replaced a medieval church dedicated to St Michael and cost £5,000 (equivalent to £560,000 in 2023). The tower was completed in 1907.
(Wikipedia)

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6.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

2.49 km

426 m

364 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

1.61 km

1.33 km

620 m

255 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 6 August

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

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Betws-y-Coed Railway Station

Betws-y-Coed Village

Coin Tree

River Gorge Swimming Spot, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Fairy Glen

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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

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