Waterfall on the river Gain, known as "Pistyll Gain". Very beautiful to see, even from a distance. The River Gain is a major tributary of the River Mawddach.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

September 19, 2023

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Waterfall on the Mawddach River (45 km long). This waterfall is known as "Rhaeadr Mawddach".

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Paul And Diane On The Tandem

July 27, 2021

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Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre – Pistyll Cain Waterfall loop from Afon Mawddach

11.2km

03:00

130m

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

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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls – Tyddyn Gwladys Car Park loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

10.2km

02:56

230m

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Pistyll Cain Waterfall – Tyddyn Gwladys Car Park loop from Afon Mawddach

3.82km

01:02

50m

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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Thursday 2 April

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72 %

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

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Pistyll Gain (Rhaeadr Mawddach) Waterfall

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Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre – Pistyll Cain Waterfall loop from Afon Mawddach

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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls – Tyddyn Gwladys Car Park loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

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Pistyll Cain Waterfall – Tyddyn Gwladys Car Park loop from Afon Mawddach

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