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Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant

Pistyll Rhaeadr

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Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant

Pistyll Rhaeadr

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Pistyll Rhaeadr

Name: Pistyll Rhaeadr
Rating: 2

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Location: Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Pistyll Rhaeadr horseshoe walk — Berwyn Hills

1.37km

00:28

70m

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

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2. Washed Away Bridge – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Llangynog

6.45km

02:05

280m

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

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3. The Cafe – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Llangynog

1.71km

00:33

70m

80m

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

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51m

December 6, 2022

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 waterfall being a very easy walk. Parking is now charged with a ticket machine on site. There's a cafe and camping at the car park.

David Howells

October 27, 2020

These are stunning waterfalls with a nearby cafe and car park. It is very popular for wedding photoshoots. There is also lots of hiking around the area. The road up to this area though is narrow and restricted. I took a Mercedes mwb sprinter up there on a week day and was okay but it was lockdown. On the weekend I would get up there nice and early.

Craig Taylor

August 5, 2021

Pistyll Rhaeadr is one of the tallest waterfalls in Wales. Getting here from the car park is an easy stroll that takes barely a couple of minutes. It's a popular spot and often crowded, however, so don't expect to visit this place on your own. Additionally, the car park at the foot of the fall is small and closes at 5 pm. There is alternative parking about 200 meters back down the road, but you'd need to arrive very early to find a space. If you're lucky to get a space, it's free to park here and you can leave your car for as long as you'd like.

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Elevation 360 m

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Location: Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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Pistyll Rhaeadr

1. Pistyll Rhaeadr horseshoe walk — Berwyn Hills

2. Washed Away Bridge – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Llangynog

3. The Cafe – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Llangynog

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