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Llyn Elsi – Capel Curig Byway Descent loop from Betws-y-Coed

Mountain biking trails

Llyn Elsi – Capel Curig Byway Descent loop from Betws-y-Coed

Moderate

4.0

(7)

37

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Llyn Elsi – Capel Curig Byway Descent loop from Betws-y-Coed

02:58

30.4km

700m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.2 km for 202 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.49 km

Llyn Elsi

Highlight • Lake

This idyllic mountain lake is hidden amongst the pine and deciduous forests of the Gwydyr Forest and lies above Betws-y-Coed. The lake is used as a water reservoir. In the …

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13.9 km

Coed Bryn-y-gefeiliau

Forest

3

14.5 km

Capel Curig Byway Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice link between Dolwyddelan & Capel Curig across the shoulder of Moel Siabod. Heading North gives a fun rocky descent on the mtb. Heading South might mean a short hike a bike up the rocky climb.

Tip by

4

16.9 km

Summit in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just over 1000m of climbing once you get to the top of this one...

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B

30.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

5.39 km

1.00 km

558 m

495 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

5.65 km

4.02 km

1.90 km

1.21 km

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Thursday 8 October

17°C

9°C

70 %

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