Anyone who dares to brave the (very) cold water on a sunny day can have some water fun here. There are many hikers who only use the first part of the Watkin trail to walk to these waterfalls and pools and then return.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

July 29, 2024

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Pleasant place to cool off on a sunny day and an ideal picnic spot.

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Zoe Evans

August 15, 2023

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Situated in Snowdonia National Park, the waterfall is only accessible on foot via the Watkin Path which snakes its way up Snowdon's mountainside. Also known as the 'Watkins Pool', the trail starts from the A498 road – just south-west of Llyn Gwynant – taking you through a small woodland before arriving at the falls

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1. Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) – Pyg Track (Snowdon) loop from Llyn Gwynant

19.8km

07:27

1,040m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Watkin Pools and Waterfalls – Llyn Dinas loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

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310m

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

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3. Start of the Watkin Path – Watkin Pools and Waterfalls loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

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01:33

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

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Elevation 180 m

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

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Watkin Pools and Waterfalls

1. Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) – Pyg Track (Snowdon) loop from Llyn Gwynant

2. Watkin Pools and Waterfalls – Llyn Dinas loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

3. Start of the Watkin Path – Watkin Pools and Waterfalls loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

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