A village bridge & a short forest trail / BETWS-Y-COED

Pont y Pair and Coed Tan Dinas

Look across the Llugwy from Pont y Pair, then follow the short Coed Tan Dinas trail among tall Douglas firs. The boardwalk and riverside picnic area give a taste of the forest without committing to a lake hike. Use the current trail panel to choose the short route rather than drifting onto a longer riverside walk.

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Stone arches of Pont y Pair above the rocky River Llugwy — Photo: Clintheacock66

Before you go

The boardwalk is only part of the route. Coed Tan Dinas climbs gradually before returning; the separate Miners’ Bridge riverside walk has rougher ground, narrow gates and a flood-prone section.

The practical details

Where to find it: Pont y Pair car park and opposite woodland entrance, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy LL24 0BL
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: No ordinary trail admission charge or booking. Follow current NRW signs, weather advice and any forestry closures. Use the official current route information and check the trail panel before setting off; longer riverside paths may be affected by flooding.
Access and getting around: NRW lists the Coed Tan Dinas circuit as 1.2km with 34m ascent, starting on a 1.5m-wide boardwalk before climbing through woodland. Check the current panel for surfaces and your turning point. The longer Afon Llugwy route includes narrow paths, roots and kissing gates; do not walk flooded sections. Parking and public toilets at Pont y Pair are charged.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Look for the tree interpretation and the Animal Discovery Trail leaflet. Keep children away from river edges and do not use exposed rocks as play areas. A short out-and-back on a suitable part of the trail can be enough for young walkers.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 45 minutes–1¼ hours with bridge and rests for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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