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Llyn Elsi Trail

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Llyn Elsi Trail (3.6 miles, 5.9 kilometres)
This trail starts on the forest road behind St Mary’s Church in Betws-y-Coed. It follows this road to woodland where the route is then waymarked to Llyn Elsi. The path goes around the lake with views of the island that supports nesting seagulls and geese and the Carneddau Mountains.. You can download a leaflet for this trail from the Natural Resources Wales website.

Pont y Pair car park is operated by Conwy County Borough Council. There is a parking charge.

Directions:

Pont y Pair car park is at the junction of the B5106 and the A5 in Betws y Coed over a narrow bridge.

Public Transport:

The nearest train station is in Betws y Coed.

The OS grid reference is SH 795 566.

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Facilities

Catering

  • Picnic site

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Public toilets

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Minor road East off the A470 in Llanrwst.Various access points off the A5 between Capel Curig and Betws y Coed.

Accessible by Public Transport.

Llyn Elsi Trail

Type:Walking Route

Gwydir Forest Park (NRW), Betws- Y- Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AA

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