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View of Betws-y-Coed – Swallow Falls loop from Gwydyr Forest

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View of Betws-y-Coed – Swallow Falls loop from Gwydyr Forest

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View of Betws-y-Coed – Swallow Falls loop from Gwydyr Forest

01:07

3.59km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2 m

View of Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Viewpoint

this is the view which makes the hill to get here worthwhile

Tip by

1.71 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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2.14 km

Little Stream

Highlight • Natural

2.97 km

View of Moel Siabod, Snowdon, and Crib Goch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful 360 degree views of surrounding woodland, Moel Siabod and Snowdon and Crib Goch in the distance

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3.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

467 m

437 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

575 m

437 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

29 %

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View of Betws-y-Coed – Swallow Falls loop from Gwydyr Forest

View of Betws-y-Coed

Swallow Falls

Little Stream

View of Moel Siabod, Snowdon, and Crib Goch

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