Swallow Falls

Photo: Llywelyn2000 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

3.6km
Total Distance
179m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

Swallow Falls near Betws-y-Coed are among the most famous and beautiful waterfalls in Wales, where the Afon Llugwy pours over a series of rocky steps. A short woodland path leads to viewpoints over the cascades. A popular and easy stop in the heart of Snowdonia.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water
    at the start
  2. 2
    Shelter
    at the end
  3. 3
    Viewpoint
    at the end
Bus stop
Pont-y-Pair (after) · 100m from the start
Parking
5m from the start
Surface
natural ground 81%, paved 19%

Difficulty

2/5 · Easy