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This is a circular route which follows a series of forest roads and steep narrow footpaths, 70 centimetres to 1 metre wide, on an unmade and uneven surface, where you can expect mud, rocks and tree roots.

Trail information: The Pen yr Allt Walk starts from the Pont y Pair car park.

Many decades ago, the background noise would have been very different: the clatter of work from the surrounding mines as mining was a big industry in this area. Leave the bustle of Betws-y-coed on this walk with a stunning view over the town after taking a winding path through majestic Douglas firs.ĭespite being high above the town, you can sometimes hear cars passing below. This short trail ascends and descends steeply in places, making this walk a great work-out for your legs and your lungs. There are a number of unfenced cliff edge viewpoints which are signposted. This is a circular route on a combination of forest roads and a steep narrow footpath, less than 50 centimetres wide in some places, on an unmade and uneven surface, where you can expect mud, rocks and tree roots.

Trail information: The Cyrau Walk starts from Pont y Pair car park.

You can also pick up a leaflet at the start of the path for the Animal Discovery Trail or you can download a copy from the bottom of this page.

Take this short, easy walk, under tall and majestic Douglas fir trees - some are up to 100 years old.įind the signs along the trail to discover facts about the trees. The trail gradually climbs through the woods before descending to retrace the route back along the boardwalk to the car park. Trail information: Start the trail opposite the Pont y Pair car park along a boardwalk, 1.5 metres wide, meandering through the giant Douglas Fir trees parallel to the Afon Llugwy, until you reach a riverside picnic area.The walking trails start from the Pont y Pair car park in the centre of Betws-y-coed (apart from the Llyn Elsi Walk which starts behind St Mary’s Church).įind out about walking trail grades. Look out for the information panel at the start of the trails.

The walking trails are waymarked from start to finish. The public toilets in the Pont y Pair car park are managed by Conwy County Borough Council and there is a charge to use them. Look out for our information panels in Pont y Pair car park or buy a walking guide from the Eryri National Park Information Centre in the village centre. Our waymarked walking trails set off from the village and include an easy boardwalk stroll, steep climbs up forested hillsides with far-reaching views, and walks around beautiful lakes. Gwydir Forest Park surrounds Betws-y-coed, one of the prettiest villages in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.