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Pistyll y Cain Waterfall

Gwynedd, United Kingdom

Pistyll y Cain Waterfall
Hiking area
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34 reviews
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R4J9+5V Dolgellau, United Kingdom
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Chris Lamb
Chris Lamb
Such an awesome waterfall! Absolutely worth the visit. It was a 7km walk from the visitor centre and very well sign posted all the way. The walk itself was also very nice. The forest is beautiful. There were a couple steep sections but I think the walk is doable for most walkers.
Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas176 days ago
Beautiful waterfall with stepped cascades; a very impressive sight and sound when in high flow. Great views of the falls from the nearby bridge and lots of lovely walks in the surrounding area. Well worth also seeing the nearby Rhaeadr Mawddach falls.
Keith Ruffles
Keith Ruffles207 days ago
Impressive waterfall deep in the woods - you can get close if you’re feeling brave!
Debee Rees
Debee Rees268 days ago
This was once a favourite spot for 20yrs till now 🖤💔 they have put rails up all around the waterfall now. So no wild swimming in one of the most quietest waterfalls in wales!!. Gutted but also absolutely filled with so many wonderful & magical memories at these fall's it is in fact still a great walk!!.
Valery Bogdanov
Valery Bogdanov2 years ago
Great place for family hiking. We're here with two children, smaller one was in a buggy. We parked at the second parking lot (right before dead end where private road starts). It wasn't easy to get to this parking because road is super narrow. Once parked, we took a blue trail. It took us 2 hours and we get through the whole trail with a buggy. The trail gets quite bumpy in few places, so you'd need a buggy with solid big wheels.
Lucinda
Lucinda2 years ago
the sound was awsome and such a beautiful place , plenty of free parking and nice walk to get here.
D.W. Copper Crafts
D.W. Copper Crafts2 years ago
Been visiting this area since the late 70s gold panning times, still keep going back Awesome
K Rae
K Rae2 years ago
A beautiful waterfall, very secluded, located in a gorgeous little gorge that allows you to feel properly out there in the wilderness and really enjoy this stunning feature. The paths along the gorge side are fairly safe, though obviously care is needed and it's not suitable for young children or those with mobility difficulties. The waterfall is viewable from the main path and can still be very much enjoyed.
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