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Llyn Elsi

About Llyn Elsi

The trail starts by climbing through a wood of oak, sycamore, ash and birch. The lake of Llyn Elsi is beautiful in all seasons, with its necklace of heather, gorse and rowan. On clear days there are magnificent views to Moel Siabod and the Carneddau. Access: There are no stiles on this trail.

How to get there:

Llyn Elsi can be started from St Mary's Church in Gwydyr. Betws-y-Coed is the nearest town or village.

Directions:

Park thoughtfully behind the church in the centre of Betws-y-Coed

OS Grid Reference: SH 795 565

For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

OS Grid Reference: SH 757 618
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Llyn Elsi from monument

Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
white
Length of trail:
2.6 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2 hours
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Gareth Jones

0300 068 0300
e-mail: gareth.g.jones@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.


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