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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Garmon

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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Garmon

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4.7

(12)

57

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Fairy Glen – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Garmon

01:47

6.35km

130m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

313 m

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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2

537 m

River Gorge Swimming Spot, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • River

This is not on the Watkins path

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3

2.38 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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4

2.65 km

Y Stablau

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub

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5

2.96 km

Pont-y-Pair Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

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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6

3.01 km

Betsw Y Coed by the bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

The sound of the waterfall here sounded very loud and was flowing strongly

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7

3.08 km

Afon Llugwy

Highlight • River

A good spot to get to the river. For cooling off on a hot summer day.

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8

3.20 km

Wooden Boardwalk by the River, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • River

Wooden boardwalk through the trees next to the river

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B

6.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

1.16 km

961 m

250 m

153 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

2.58 km

406 m

215 m

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Thursday 25 June

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