The Top 20 Gorges in Wales
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20
to choose from in Wales. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Wales.
to choose from in Wales. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Wales.
Last updated: October 19, 2025
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, …
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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 …
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After the rest stop at Llyn Y Cwn we descend and pass the Devil's Kitchen (Twll Du) again. The descent is as strenuous as the climb. The path, as far …
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We followed the river upstream through the Aberglaslyn pass. The narrow path along the river requires some skill. At certain points you have to be very careful, especially in rain …
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The Fairy Glen is a picturesque, secluded gorge not far from the popular village of Betws-y-Coed. It is named for the mythical sprites that are said to live there and …
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The Blaen Taf Fawr and Afon Tarell segments start at the Storey Arms parking area. Head through the gate towards Corn Du, to the Taf Fawr bridge. Ignore the path …
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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 …
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Devil's Bridge plays an essential role in Welsh/British crime series "Hinterland" ("Inspector Mathias - Mord in Wales in German")! A must see for every DCI Mathias fan!
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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 …
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Situated between Llangollen and Minera in the North Wales countryside is The Worlds End. A nature reserve that is comprised of Woods and Moorland that has a single lane of …
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