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Llyn Elsi – Llyn Mymbyr loop from Betws-y-coed

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Llyn Elsi – Llyn Mymbyr loop from Betws-y-coed

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Llyn Elsi – Llyn Mymbyr loop from Betws-y-coed

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2.52km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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276 m

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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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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576 m

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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964 m

Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint

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Beautiful spot for a break with a view across the lake

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2.26 km

Bench With a View of the Lake

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Llyn Elsi is a picturesque mountain lake and reservoir nestled in the Gwydyr Forest, high above the village of Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. It is a popular …

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2.52 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.39 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

1.70 km

421 m

114 m

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Sunday 5 July

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Llyn Elsi – Llyn Mymbyr loop from Betws-y-coed

Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

Llyn Elsi

Llyn Mymbyr

Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint

Bench With a View of the Lake

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