The Top 5 Waterfalls around Porthmadog
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 5
beautiful waterfalls to choose from around Porthmadog. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from around Porthmadog. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: November 3, 2025
Rhosydd Quarry — Ruins and Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
A poignant vestige of the area’s slate mining heritage. These mines produced around 200 million slates from the 1830s until the beginning of the 20th century. Conditions for the workers, …
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Merlin's Pool
Highlight • Natural Monument
Merlin played a role in the legend surrounding the construction of a fortress that the king named Dinas Emrys in honor of Myrddin Emrys (= the young Merlin). more information about this legend can be found at medievalwanderings.com/2023/06/12/walking-with-dragons-at-dinas-emrys
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Waterfall in Coed Hafod-y-Llyn
Highlight • Forest
This remote and ethereal ancient oak woodland was once part of a historic estate and slopes gently towards Llyn Mair (Mary's Lake). A network of trails offers spectacular views across …
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Waterfall in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri
Highlight • Forest
Great walk through a variety of tree species and easy to follow path. Would recommend going anti clockwise/reverse of suggested route as scenery coming back through gorge is stunning (with …
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Waterfall in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri
Highlight • Natural Monument
A small beautiful waterfall that invites you to take a moment of rest. Always fun. You then sit on a stone or in the grass.
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