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Betws-y-Coed Village – Fairy Glen loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Betws-y-Coed Village – Fairy Glen loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Betws-y-Coed Village – Fairy Glen loop from Betws-y-Coed

03:40

43.4km

950m

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: February 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.46 km for 70 m

After 39.1 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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102 m

Hang In Pizzeria

Highlight • Cafe

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

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180 m

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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1.78 km

Double Track Forest Climb from the A5

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Continual steep rideable double track from the A5 towards Capel Garmon. Riding to the start feels a bit mad on the main road. A good route if you want the …

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24.1 km

Foel Frech Off-Road Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Completing this loop is impossible without this beautiful and very remote 3km off-road section between the head of Cwm Penanner and the village of Ysbyty Ifan. There's nothing overly technical …

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30.7 km

Ysbyty Ifan Village

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely views over the old bridge over the Conway river in the village. There was a hospital run by monks for pilgrims here until the 16c dissolution.

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39.1 km

Fairy Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

We took the route from the actual waterfall, there is a very lovely walking path starting from behind the farm and farmland, the path is visible from the drive in …

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40.5 km

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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42.7 km

Suspension Bridge in Eryri National Park

Highlight • Bridge

43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

12.6 km

2.58 km

639 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

12.9 km

7.99 km

838 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Betws-y-Coed Village – Fairy Glen loop from Betws-y-Coed

Hang In Pizzeria

Betws-y-Coed Village

Double Track Forest Climb from the A5

Foel Frech Off-Road Pass

Ysbyty Ifan Village

Fairy Falls

Fairy Glen

Suspension Bridge in Eryri National Park

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