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Llyn Elsi – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Curig

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Llyn Elsi – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Curig

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Llyn Elsi – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Curig

02:49

31.7km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 km

Coed Bryn-y-gefeiliau

Forest

5.24 km

Gwydir Forest Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

Other than a very short section it's all relatively easily ridable on a gravel bike

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5.40 km

Gwydir Forest Ford

Highlight • Trail

10.9 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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17.5 km

Hang In Pizzeria

Highlight • Cafe

Pizzeria with outside seating. Good coffee, cakes and pizza ☕🍕

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17.6 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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18.1 km

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe for all kinds of snacks overlooking the waterfall

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18.2 km

Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Cycleway

Welcome to Alpkit Betws-y-Coed! Our store in North Wales is finally open.

Come in and make yourself comfy, grab a cuppa, read a magazine, refill your water bottle, and take …

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26.5 km

Tŷ Hyll (The Ugly House) Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Despite being rather beautiful, the Ugly House, or Tŷ Hyll in Welsh, is a curious building indeed. Home to an atmospheric tearoom, it is surrounded by five acres (2 ha) …

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31.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

6.58 km

6.55 km

489 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

7.53 km

5.60 km

585 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

17°C

13°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

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Llyn Elsi – Betws-y-Coed Village loop from Capel Curig

Gwydir Forest Singletrack

Gwydir Forest Ford

Llyn Elsi

Hang In Pizzeria

Betws-y-Coed Village

Cafe Overlooking the Waterfall

Alpkit Betws-y-Coed

Tŷ Hyll (The Ugly House) Tearoom

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