Waterfall Road, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Oswestry SY10 0BZ, Powys
Pistyll Rhaeadr
Waterside landscape
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Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
8.0At the head of a Welsh mountain valley, the Afon Disgynfa plunges in stages over a high rock face. A natural arch between the falls gives this celebrated waterfall an especially striking form.
Pistyll Rhaeadr earns its place for the scale and shape of the falls: a 240-foot cascade in several stages, set against dramatic Berwyn Mountain rock. The natural arch between tiers is the detail that makes it more than a tall waterfall.
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The experience
Allow 1–2 hours to see the falls and enjoy the nearby viewpoints. The supplied source describes a footpath and longer walking routes into the surrounding hills, but does not provide verified route details.
Things to do
Walk to the waterfall viewpoints
Follow the reported footpath to view the staged cascade and its surrounding rock formations.
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Look for the natural arch
The source describes a natural arch between tiers of the waterfall; see if you can pick it out from a safe viewpoint.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick Escape: see the falls
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Check current access and parking arrangements before setting out.
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Follow the footpath to the waterfall viewpoints.
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Look for the natural arch between the tiers, then return the way you came.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it: waterfall and hills
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Visit the waterfall and its viewpoints.
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Consider a longer walk into the surrounding hills only after checking a current route description and conditions.
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A tea room beside the car park is reported by the source; check that it is open before relying on it.
Verified history
The supplied source describes Pistyll Rhaeadr as a waterfall near Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, where the Afon Disgynfa falls in several stages over a cliff in the Berwyn Mountains. It reports a height of about 240 feet (73 metres), a natural arch between tiers and dramatic rock formations. The source also says it is counted among the Seven Wonders of Wales and designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest; these designations are reported by the source and have not been independently corroborated here.
Hidden details
The arch between the falls — A natural arch between tiers is a distinctive feature described in the source. Look for it from a safe viewpoint.
When to go
· No specific time is established by the supplied sources; check current conditions before visiting.
The supplied sources do not establish a best season or seasonal feature.
Check local weather and path conditions before setting out; no specific weather guidance is established by the supplied sources.
What to look for
Look for the natural arch between the waterfall’s tiers and the changing rock formations around the cascade.
Best time to go
Check local conditions before setting out; no specific best season is established by the supplied sources.
No specific best time of day is established by the supplied sources. Check local conditions before travelling.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
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Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 9am-6pm
- Tuesday: 9am-6pm
- Wednesday: 9am-6pm
- Thursday: 9am-6pm
- Friday: 9am-6pm
- Saturday: 9am-6pm
- Sunday: 9am-6pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
A footpath leads to viewpoints by the waterfall. Parking is reported near its foot; check current access and conditions before travelling.
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Parking
Parking is reported near the foot of the falls. Confirm availability and any charges before visiting.
Toilets
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Food & drink
A tea room is reported beside the car park; check current opening details before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet. It does not establish that the footpath or waterfall viewpoints are wheelchair accessible; check before visiting.
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River; waterfall
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Around Pistyll Rhaeadr
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
