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Fairy Glen – Llyn Elsi loop from Capel Garmon

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Fairy Glen – Llyn Elsi loop from Capel Garmon

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11

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Fairy Glen – Llyn Elsi loop from Capel Garmon

01:30

12.4km

330m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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

4.18 km

Llyn Mymbyr

Highlight • Lake

If alone..... just listen.... nothing. absolutely nothing to be heard. the most tranquil place i've ever been to.

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4

4.45 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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5

4.48 km

Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

Highlight • Monument

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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6

7.91 km

Gravel Descent to Betws-y-Coed

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the best ways out of the forest on a gravel bike to Betws Y Coed

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B

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

1.37 km

1.18 km

271 m

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

4.46 km

1.37 km

781 m

271 m

178 m

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