Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Capel Garmon

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Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Capel Garmon

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Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Capel Garmon

00:24

1.44km

20m

Hiking

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

Waypoints

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475 m

Fairy Glen

Highlight (Segment) • River

The steps and stones around Fairy glen are. eey slippy and if you're planning on climbing to the middle of the river it's better doing it bare foot

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1.36 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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1.44 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

733 m

540 m

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

10°C

5°C

74 %

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Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Capel Garmon

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