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Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)

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Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)

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Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)

Name: Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)
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Location: Aber, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Aber Valley Hut Circle – Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr) loop from Abergwyngregyn

9.87km

03:12

410m

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

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2. Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr) – Aber Valley Hut Circle loop from Abergwyngregyn

4.61km

01:22

130m

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

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3. Aber Falls Wooden Bridge – Aber Valley Hut Circle loop from Abergwyngregyn

11.4km

03:22

320m

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

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Mike The Mooching Minister.

June 8, 2025

Aber Falls (known in Welsh as Rhaeadr Fawr, meaning 'big waterfall') is a stunning waterfall located in the foothills of the Carneddau range, about 3 km south of the village of Abergwyngregyn in Gwynedd, North Wales. It's a highly popular tourist destination within Snowdonia National Park.
Beauty: The falls are beautiful in all seasons, but are particularly spectacular after heavy rain, especially in autumn and winter, when the water flow is at its most powerful.
Plunge Pool: There's a shallow rocky plunge pool at the base of the falls, where some brave visitors even take a dip (though the water is very cold!).
Rhaeadr Bach: A short distance to the west, there's a second, smaller waterfall called Rhaeadr Fach (or Rhaeadr-bach).

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August 9, 2025

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Elevation 180 m

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

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Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)

1. Aber Valley Hut Circle – Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr) loop from Abergwyngregyn

2. Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr) – Aber Valley Hut Circle loop from Abergwyngregyn

3. Aber Falls Wooden Bridge – Aber Valley Hut Circle loop from Abergwyngregyn

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