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Best waterfalls in Wales
6 hand-picked waterfalls in Wales, with photos, maps, trail stats and site-specific safety guidance. Tap any card to see directions, height, and visit tips.
Swallow Falls
Snowdonia, Wales
North Wales's most popular waterfall near Betws-y-Coed.
12m·No reviews yet·122been
Sgwd Yr Eira
Brecon Beacons, Wales
Walk behind this Brecon Beacons waterfall.
8m·No reviews yet·88been
Henrhyd Falls
Brecon Beacons, Wales
South Wales's tallest waterfall (Batcave entrance in Dark Knight Rises).
27m·No reviews yet·38been
Pistyll Rhaeadr
Powys, Wales
Wales's tallest single-drop waterfall.
73m·No reviews yet·107been
Aber Falls
Snowdonia, Wales
Single sheer drop in northern Snowdonia.
37m·No reviews yet·281been
Sgwd Clun-Gwyn
Pontneddfechan, Wales
Largest of the Four Waterfalls walk.
12m·No reviews yet·38been
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