The fall is at the top of a beautiful, fern-filled seaside gorge (Glen Maye / Glen Mea "The Luxuriant Glen"). Apart from several fine Pinus radiata at the top of the Glen, the majority of the trees are ash, sycamore and elm. Unusually for a site so far north in Britain the Glen contains specimens of Wood Vetch, Hairy Pie Broom, and the Glen Maye Bramble (Rubus criniger). Ferns such as Hart's Tongue abound in the almost sub-tropical climate.
In the lower paddock stands the Mona-Erin wheelcase, the only real evidence left of the mining that took place in the area between 1740 and 1870. A further walk will take you down a path to the rough pebbled beach. The main feature of this walk is the towering cliffs on the northern side of the river. These are home for many species of seabird and hawks but in particular for the fulmars which nest there.
Park at the car park near the given coordinates, from where a sign indicates the route down steps to a footbridge. Continue downwards (steps, often muddy) and the waterfall will be obvious. There is a viewing platform at the bottom.
Continue along the stream down to the sea, then return to the car park and pub (good food too, often busy).