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Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls) Waterfalls

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Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls) Waterfalls

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Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

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    November 6, 2018

    Hiking

    Rhaeadr Ddu, or 'Black Falls' in English, are two waterfalls which cascade over 60 feet (18 m). Nestled amid woodland, these magnificent falls change character with every season. Take care on slippery rocks!

    September 21, 2023

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    Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls in English) is a beautiful waterfall of 20 meters that falls over 2 steps. The name Black Falls is derived from the black stone over which the waterfall falls.
    From Ganllwyd it is a short walk through the Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve, at the Coed-y-Brenin Forest, to the Rhaeadr Ddu waterfall in the River Afon Gamlan.
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    September 21, 2023

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    Rhaeadr Du (Black Falls in English) is a 20 meter waterfall that plunges over 2 steps onto the fast flowing Afon Gamlan as it passes through the Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve at the spectacular Coed-y-Brenin Forest or Forest of the Kings .
    At the waterfall, large stone steps lead to a kind of viewing platform that offers beautiful views of the falls. Visitors are advised to exercise caution as the area can be very slippery and dangerous in wet weather.
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    1. Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

    5.00km

    01:36

    220m

    220m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 120 m

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

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