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Conwy Valley and the North CoastLlyn Elsi
A steady climb through forest from the village to a reservoir on the hill above, with a memorial at the water’s edge and the Carneddau laid out beyond.
- Distance
- 3.7 mi / 6 km
- Time
- 2 hr 15
- Ascent
- 280 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Shape
- Circular
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
Forest paths climb from the church to the lake, with a circuit of the shore and a return by a different track. Steady but never steep.
Worth knowing
- Far quieter than the riverside walks and a much better view.
- The memorial by the lake commemorates the opening of the water supply in 1914.
- Good on a busy weekend when the village is full.
What you’ll see
The lake, the memorial, and a wide view over Eryri from the northern shore.
Background
Llyn Elsi was created to supply Betws-y-Coed with water and the surrounding forest was planted soon after.