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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls – Pistyll Cain Waterfall loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls – Pistyll Cain Waterfall loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls – Pistyll Cain Waterfall loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

02:55

10.1km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

70 m

Dolmelynllyn Picnic Area and Car Park

Highlight • River

This small National Trust car park in Ganllwyd village is a good starting point for some walks, such as the Dolmelynllyn Estate walk and a walk to the Rhaeadr Ddu …

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2

182 m

Waterfall in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful trail can be very wet so appropriate footwear is a must

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3

258 m

Confluence of the Mawddach and Gamlan rivers

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a few heavy rain showers (September 18-19, 2023), the rippling river behind the parking lot had become a swirling river. It was impressive.

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4

617 m

Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rhaeadr Ddu

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5

4.86 km

Pistyll Cain Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

You’ll find this waterfall just below Pont Gwyn-fynydd and National Cycle Route 82 in Coed-y-Brenin forest. It’s worth leaving the trail to see these falls as they crash 65 feet …

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6

4.97 km

Pistyll Gain (Rhaeadr Mawddach) Waterfall

Highlight • River

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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7

6.22 km

Waterfalls in Eryri National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

8

7.88 km

Pont Cae’n y Coed Bridge & View of Afon Mawddach Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

Pont Cae'n y Coed is a bridge across the picturesque Afon Mawddach. The views of the deep gorge from the bridge are beautiful. It's part of the Coed y Brenin …

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B

10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

2.99 km

671 m

309 m

199 m

164 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

3.68 km

1.26 km

910 m

380 m

199 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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9°C

95 %

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