Snowdonia Slate Trail – Llugwy River Footbridge loop from Betws-y-coed

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Snowdonia Slate Trail – Llugwy River Footbridge loop from Betws-y-coed

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Snowdonia Slate Trail – Llugwy River Footbridge loop from Betws-y-coed

01:14

4.59km

50m

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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833 m

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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1.29 km

Betws-y-Coed Railway Station

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The charming tourist hotspot of Betws-y-Coed is served by this small station on the Conwy Valley Line. The village is popular with walkers and lies within the boundary of the …

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1.49 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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2.11 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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2.23 km

Wooden Boardwalk by the River, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Wooden boardwalk through the trees next to the river

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2.52 km

Snowdonia Slate Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

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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3.44 km

Stand of Mature Douglas Fir

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Not quite the giant red woods of California, still heart warming to see old trees left alone to grow, they are such a peaceful place to be in this busy world!

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