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Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal)

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Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal)

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Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal)

Name: Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal)
Rating: 2

Recommended by 10 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Location: Maentwrog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Pengwern Country House – Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) loop from Llan Ffestiniog

13.0km

03:47

330m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) – Pengwern Country House loop from Bont Newydd

6.96km

02:03

200m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) – Pengwern Country House loop from Llan Ffestiniog

5.93km

01:44

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex Foxfield

March 8, 2021

Little frequented yet undoubtedly beautiful, Cwm Cynfal Nature Reserve and the cascading Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) are an utter delight. The Afon Cynfal tumbles through a dramatic wooded gorge, where exciting views await, but take care as the path is often close to the edge and is narrow in places.

The power of the cascades have carved some interesting rock sculptures. Huw Llwyd's Pulpit is one such formation, a rock pillar named after a well-known local magician. The story goes that he used to stand on the rock and recite poetry and preach. This unique pedestal, he said, gave him protection from the evil, as the devil was supposedly afraid of water.

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Elevation 170 m

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Thursday 30 October

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Location: Maentwrog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal)

1. Pengwern Country House – Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) loop from Llan Ffestiniog

2. Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) – Pengwern Country House loop from Bont Newydd

3. Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) – Pengwern Country House loop from Llan Ffestiniog

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