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Llyn Elsi – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Pont-y-Pant

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Llyn Elsi – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Pont-y-Pant

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Llyn Elsi – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Pont-y-Pant

04:19

14.1km

460m

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 21, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.27 km

Llyn Mymbyr

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If alone..... just listen.... nothing. absolutely nothing to be heard. the most tranquil place i've ever been to.

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5.56 km

Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

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This memorial on the north side of the lake commemorates the fact that Lord Ancaster allowed the construction of the dam and the use of the lake as a water supply.

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5.58 km

Llyn Elsi

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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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6.78 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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A reasonable climb where you cross many streams.

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7.34 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. …

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7.87 km

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

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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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8.40 km

Snowdonia Slate Trail

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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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9.32 km

Llugwy River Footbridge

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Nice circular walk and view up and down the water from the bridge is beautiful.

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14.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

2.91 km

1.79 km

1.30 km

329 m

111 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

3.58 km

2.76 km

1.97 km

624 m

498 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

15°C

23 %

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Llyn Elsi – Snowdonia Slate Trail loop from Pont-y-Pant

Llyn Mymbyr

Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

Llyn Elsi

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

Snowdonia Slate Trail

Llugwy River Footbridge

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