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Llyn Parc Waymarked Walk from Betws-y-Coed

By Dave Roberts   

on March 25, 2016    5/5 (3)

Llyn Parc Waymarked Walk from Betws-y-Coed

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

10.91 km

Ascent

577 m

Time

3 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Betws y Coed

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Llyn Parc Waymarked Walk from Betws-y-Coed Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Llyn Parc Waymarked Walk from Betws-y-Coed

Llyn Parc is a scenic lake in the middle of the Gwydr Forest, and easily walked to from Betws-y-coed. This route is way-marked all the way around with Yellow markers, and despite being 10km, does not shy away from losing altitude on the way!

More information, and a printable map (though you can barely make out details on the map, is useful used in conjunction with a proper OS Map) can be downloaded from the Natural Resource Wales site – Pont y Pair and Pont y Pair Trails Information Sheet.

Full Route to follow, but you can easily follow this route using the way-marked trail pamphlet and a proper map as mentioned blow. Just follow the yellow arrows.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location: Betws y Coed

Distance
Ascent
Time
10.91 km 577 m 3 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Plenty of cafes and hotels in the village as well as a convenience store.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Various spots in Betws-y-coed – near Cunninghams next to the bridge is probably the most convenient.

Public Transport:

The Snowdon Sherpa and the Conwy Valley railway line run through Betws-y-coed.

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Weather Forecast:

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