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Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Elsi loop from Betws-y-Coed

Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Elsi loop from Betws-y-Coed

Hard

4.5

(2)

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Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Elsi loop from Betws-y-Coed

03:14

43.2km

870m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.9 km for 796 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a serene lake located in the Conwy Valley surrounded by forested hills and the rugged landscape of Snowdonia. There's a cafe and fishery further south along the lake which is a lovely place to stop and refuel.

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11.8 km

Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk

Highlight • Lake

14.5 km

View of Llyn Crafnant from the Col Beside Crimpiau

Highlight • Climb

A challenging but definitely worth it climb up from the A5 some tricky sections that may result in a hike a bike.

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19.6 km

Coed Bryn-y-gefeiliau

Forest

27.0 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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27.7 km

Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful spot for a break with a view across the lake

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37.2 km

Dinas Mawr Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet doubletrack above Dinas Mawr crag. Good on a gravel bike. Excellent views and lots of route options before / after.

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42.9 km

Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed

Highlight • Restaurant

Betws-y-Coed is a village and community in the Conwy valley in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire, right on the boundary with Denbighshire, in the …

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43.0 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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43.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

15.7 km

3.27 km

2.65 km

1.18 km

351 m

106 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

17.7 km

6.43 km

525 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

17°C

10°C

12 %

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Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Elsi loop from Betws-y-Coed

Llyn Crafnant

Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk

View of Llyn Crafnant from the Col Beside Crimpiau

Llyn Elsi

Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint

Dinas Mawr Bridleway

Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed Village

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