Abergwyngregyn, near Llanfairfechan, Gwynedd LL33 0LP
Rhaeadr Fawr (Aber Falls)
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Why it's Wildland
7.2At the head of the valley, the Afon Goch drops over a cliff to form Rhaeadr Fawr, with the smaller Rhaeadr-bach and broad views across the coast and toward Anglesey adding to the walk.
This is more than a waterfall viewpoint: the documented return circuit adds a smaller cascade, valley scenery and far-reaching coastal views. Its appeal is the journey through the landscape as much as the fall itself.
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The experience
Visit for the waterfall and the surrounding valley walk. A shorter out-and-back to the main fall is described as possible; a longer circuit takes in a second waterfall and wider views. Route conditions, facilities and current access details need checking before departure.
Things to do
See Rhaeadr Fawr
Walk to the main waterfall and view the cascade from the natural viewing area described by the route account.
Extend the walk to Rhaeadr-bach
The longer circuit described in the route account passes a smaller waterfall on the return leg.
Look back across the coast and islands
The route account describes views towards Anglesey, the Menai Strait, Puffin Island and Great Orme from the return route.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Not verified
The waterfall out-and-back
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Follow the documented walking route towards Rhaeadr Fawr.
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Spend time at the waterfall viewpoint, then retrace your steps if choosing the shorter option.
Half day · Not verified
Take the longer valley circuit
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Walk to Rhaeadr Fawr.
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Cross the footbridge below the falls and follow the described return route past Rhaeadr-bach.
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Continue along the west side of the valley for the wider views described by the route account.
Hidden details
A second waterfall on the circuit — Rhaeadr-bach is a smaller cascade encountered on the longer return circuit described by the route account.
Coastal panorama from the return route — The route account notes views spanning Anglesey, the Menai Strait, Puffin Island and Great Orme.
When to go
· Not established by the supplied sources.
The supplied sources do not establish a best season or reliable seasonal conditions.
The supplied route account records heavy rain during one walk. Check the forecast and route conditions; wet weather can affect walking conditions around a waterfall.
The route
- ascent
- 900 feet, according to the supplied route account.
- distance
- The route account describes a 4.6-mile circular walk; a shorter out-and-back is possible.
- route shape
- Circular option; shorter out-and-back also described.
- start point
- Bont Newydd, according to the supplied route account; the imported Google pin is a main-place pin, not an entrance or parking pin.
- parking start
- The route account describes starting at Bont Newydd car park. Current availability and charges are not verified.
- shorter alternative
- Walk to Rhaeadr Fawr and retrace your steps; the route account says this is possible.
- Rhaeadr Fawr
- Rhaeadr-bach
- Valley views towards Anglesey, the Menai Strait, Puffin Island and Great Orme
What to look for
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The main cascade at Rhaeadr Fawr
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the smaller Rhaeadr-bach on the longer circuit
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and, from the return route described by the source, views spanning Anglesey, the Menai Strait, Puffin Island and Great Orme.
Best time to go
Not established by the supplied sources; check conditions before visiting.
No best time of day or seasonal window is established by the supplied sources. Check weather and route conditions before setting out.
How long to spend
Allow time for a waterfall walk; exact duration is not verified in the supplied evidence.
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Walkers · Photographers · Couples
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- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
A walking route to the falls is documented by Eryri National Park and the supplied route account. Confirm current access and conditions before setting out.
Parking
Parking arrangements and charges are not sufficiently verified. Check locally before travelling.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
Accessibility of the walking route and waterfall viewpoint is not verified. Do not assume the Google listing’s accessibility information applies to the full route.
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Water
Waterfall; swimming permission is not verified.
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Around Rhaeadr Fawr (Aber Falls)
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
