Waterfalls in Wales

Sgwd Yr Eira is the star attraction of the Brecon Beacons' much-loved 'Waterfall Country' walk. Meaning 'fall of snow' in Welsh, it tumbles over the 50 foot (15.2 m) tall … read more

The first waterfall most hikers encounter when exploring 'Waterfall Country' in the Brecon Beacons is Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn, meaning ‘upper fall of the white meadow’. Comprising two sets of falls, … read more

Sgwd Isaaf Clun-Gwyn means ‘lower fall of the white meadow’. While the higher falls a few hundred metres up the River Mellte are very dramatic, the lower falls are a … read more

This is just a beautiful walking area. If you do the 'full' 20km waterfall walk you can take in most of the waterfalls in this area that are on the … read more

Along the hiking trails to Snowdon's summit you can see a lot of old ruins. Most of them belong to the copper mining companies and slate quarries, which popped out … read more

Henrhyd Falls is the highest waterfall in South Wales and is a breathtaking sight to behold. The stunning waterfall plunges 90 feet (27 m) into a wooded gorge. It is … read more

At 120 feet (37 metres) high, Aber Falls is a spectacular sight indeed. Best seen on a rainy day, the water thunders over the cliff like a curtain of water; … read more

The Blaen-y-Glyn waterfalls are a number of beautiful cascades where the Nant Bwrefwr and the infant Afon Caerfanell spill from the eastern end of the Central Beacons massif. Although beautiful, … read more

The best way to see this spectacular waterfall on the Afon Llugwy is from the northern bank. You follow a narrow, dramatic path with crags overhead and a forbidding abyss … read more

Falling 240 feet (73 m), this is often cited as Britain's highest single drop waterfall. It's spectacular and still feels wild in the wooded gorge despite the base of the … read more

There is a 50p entry fee (via an honesty box) next to the Waterfall Shop and cafe on the main street in Dyserth. You can see the falls from the … read more

Running through the deep gorge of the Fairy Glen, Conwy Falls is an incredibly scenic waterfall. It cascades through a number of segmented drops totalling (50 feet) 15 m into … read more

Sgwd y Pannwr - 'fall of the fuller' or 'fall of the woollen washer' in Welsh - is the lowermost of the three much-loved falls on the Mellte. Like something … read more

You’ll find this waterfall just below Pont Gwyn-fynydd and National Cycle Route 82 in Coed-y-Brenin forest. It’s worth leaving the trail to see these falls as they crash 65 feet … read more

They call it the "Horseshoe Falls" but it is a weir built to supply water to the canal. The river is spectacular and popular with canoeists

A pretty weir of the River Taff, the Radyr Weir runs today as a hydro power scheme and a focal point of Radyr town. Many wild salmon and sea trout … read more

Just after crossing the green iron bridge there is a great picnic spot complete with table and benches. Perfect for enjoying the waterfall.
Right next to the Waterfall, there is … read more

Cleddon Falls is a pretty cascade of crystal-clear water nestled within a serene and atmospheric woodland. The paths around the falls can be muddy at times, especially in winter, so care is needed.

The River Teifi runs through the historic village of Cenarth and is the true heart of the settlement. The Cenarth Falls are a series of waterfalls and pools with a … read more

Rhaeadr Ddu, or 'Black Falls' in English, are two waterfalls which cascade over 60 feet (18 m). Nestled amid woodland, these magnificent falls change character with every season. Take care on slippery rocks!