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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

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United Kingdom
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North Wales
Gwynedd
Ganllwyd

Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

Easy

8

hikers

Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

01:57

6.39km

230m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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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

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

Tip by

3

258 m

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

890 m

Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls) Waterfalls

Highlight • Natural Monument

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!

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6

4.38 km

B

6.39 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

1.08 km

1.04 km

214 m

134 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

1.62 km

1.14 km

1.07 km

449 m

346 m

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Highest point (280 m)

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Friday 23 October

16°C

6°C

98 %

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