Pistyll Rhaeadr
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Greygeeza&Tike
N 52° 51.293 W 003° 22.650
30U E 474581 N 5856194
Pistyll Rhaeadr is situated at the head of the Tanat valley in Wales.
Waymark Code: WM790Q
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/21/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 10

This is the UK's tallest single drop waterfall at 240ft. Parking and a small cafe, Tan-y-Pistyll, is at the end of the valley road, next to the waterfall.

Parking is £2 but there is a free parking at large lay-by approxmately 200 yards before the cafe (get there early). In addition to the waterfall, this is a great place from which to explore the Berwyn Mountains. Moel Sych, Cadair Berwyn and Cadair Bronwen are favourites.

There used to be a pet goat that would sometimes decide to follow walkers for a day out and the chance to snaffle someones sandwiches. I think packed lunches are safe now though  

Winter can be a bit wild but there is always piping hot chocolate and cake to be had in the cafe on your return. Enjoy!


Type: Horsetail

Parking Coordinates: N 52° 51.266 W 003° 22.464

Watercourse: Afon Disgynfa becoming Afon Rhaeadr

Waterfall Height: 240

Seasonality: Perennial

Seasons of Best Flow: From: 07/23/2010 To: 07/23/2010

Viewpoint: Bottom

Path Up and Down: Full

Walk Behind: Not at all

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