About St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church/Eglwys Santes Fair
Gateway to a giant's head and stunning lake
St. Mary’s Church (Eglwys Santes Fair) is the starting point for two great walks into the surrounding woods, lakes and mountains.
One takes you to the Giant's Head - Clogwyn Cigfran, a cliff-top view (take care!) of Betws y Coed and surrounding countryside. The other takes you to the beautiful Llyn Elsi and its stunning skyline view of the Carneddau mountains.
How to get there:
St Mary's Church is in Gwydyr.
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/
Betws-y-Coed is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SH 795 565
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/
Other places to go in Gwydyr

Activities
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Llyn Elsi Clogwyn Gigfran |
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Maps available from Tourist Information, Costwolds in Betws y Coed. |
Contact:
Gareth Jones0300 068 0300
e-mail: gareth.g.jones@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


