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Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint – Llyn Elsi loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint – Llyn Elsi loop from Betws-y-Coed

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Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint – Llyn Elsi loop from Betws-y-Coed

02:57

30.4km

700m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.3 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.89 km

Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful spot for a break with a view across the lake

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5.55 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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6.20 km

Llyn Elsi North Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

Meandering gentle singletrack around the northern edge of the forest

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13.9 km

Coed Bryn-y-gefeiliau

Forest

14.5 km

Capel Curig Byway Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice link between Dolwyddelan & Capel Curig across the shoulder of Moel Siabod. Heading North gives a fun rocky descent on the mtb. Heading South might mean a short hike a bike up the rocky climb.

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16.9 km

Summit in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Just over 1000m of climbing once you get to the top of this one...

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30.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

5.39 km

1.41 km

1.00 km

982 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

4.73 km

4.03 km

2.38 km

1.78 km

129 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

30 %

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Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint – Llyn Elsi loop from Betws-y-Coed

Llyn Elsi South Viewpoint

Llyn Elsi

Llyn Elsi North Singletrack

Capel Curig Byway Descent

Summit in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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