Walking in snowdonia llwytmor and drum from aber falls. Top ten spring walks put a spring in your step and pick one of these walks in a woodland or national nature reserve. Waterfall walks wales, uk brecon waterfall walk visit. Natural resources wales coedydd aber national nature reserve. Theres a nice bright conservatory and a veranda with a lovely view of the garden. You can also download and print pdf files which are located at the bottom of the page. Aber falls car park owned by the snpa but maintained by the community. Aber falls nature trail by eryrisnowdonia free listening. Leave the car in the village of aber, abergwyngregyn, and follow the lane south alongside the river, afon rhaeadrfawr, for approximately a half a mile. A short walk in gwynedd, north wales along the valley of rhaeadr fawr to marvel at the famous spectacle of aber falls. This video shows part of a very short trek to one of waless most beautiful waterfalls. The pinnacle of the walk is aber falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in wales. By following the path you can enjoy the splendour of the areas diverse landscape, there are small coves and long sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and wild heathland. View pdf correction of a directors date of birth incorrectly stated on.
A circular aber falls walk from abergwyngregyn low level. Easy family walk to the aber falls low level and easier. You can also finish this walk with a stroll along the north wales coast best recommended with a bag of chips. Ldwa long distance paths north wales path conwy, denbighshire, gwynedd. Council, which has a printable aber falls walk pdf route leaflet available here. The route encounters some tough terrain as you explore parts of the eastern carneddau. Tripadvisor gives a certificate of excellence to accommodations, attractions and. Llyn bochlwyd, a small lake and tryfan, a great hill make for a great walk with lots of great views. The first was a walk to aber falls and instead of just walking to the falls and back, we extended our route by heading out towards the coast before looping round back towards where we started. The path is part of the wales coast path, which stretches 870 miles along. Coedydd aber archaeological remains at the beginning of the route you pass by the new hydro electric building, a pioneering renewable energy scheme harnessing the power of water for the benefit of the community. Judging by the similar pattern of water over the rocks, there must have been almost the same flow of water over the fall. This is the end of the wheelchair friendly part of the walk. Staring from abergwyngregyn, this snowdonia walk includes aber falls, and the summits of foelfras and drum.
If you take this latter route when you come out of the woods turn right downhill to go to the bottom falls. Packed with great mountain climbs, idyllic river walks, lakeside rambles and coastal hikes, snowdonia national park is the perfect getaway location for hiking our pick of the best walks in snowdonia, wales. A more difficult route is to go to the left to follow the path that eventually goes to the top of the falls. The 5 best things to do in abergwyngregyn 2020 with. The aber falls walk is now part of a series of circular walks along the wales coast path being developed by cyngor gwynedd council, with an aber falls walk printable pdf route leaflet available here. While bigger hills lie just over the horizon to the south, this makes a perfect warmup or warmdown for anyone exploring snowdonia, bringing in its coastal elements alongside the hills. Known locally as aber falls, the rhaeadr fawr waterfall which means big waterfall in welsh tumbles down from the carneddau mountains and plunges into a. Please note that the nature of the lockdown may change at any point and it is. Cross the old stone bridge, bont newydd, or go through the gate on the. Excellent short walk on well made footpaths through historic woodland to the majestic aber falls. Aber falls rhaeadr fawr in welsh is located near the village of abergwyngregyn in gwynedd. Walks in snowdonia all free to print off or download.
The stunning aber falls, near the village of abergwyngregyn, is a well known destination in the snowdonia national park. It is a relatively easy walk to reach and view aber falls, popularly recognised as the most beautiful waterfall in north wales. A family friendly circular aber falls walk to the spectacular rhaeadr fawr waterfall that returns to. The path follows gwynedds coastline, stretching 180 miles from llanfairfechan in the north of the county, down to machynlleth near the south of the county.
The main drawback of the walk to aber falls is that it can be busy at any time of year. After admiring the dramatic setting, youll return to abergwyngregyn through a pretty national nature. Aber falls walk walks in wales, where to go and what to see in wales. Will return again and do a longer walk to the second falls when we have more time. A gps file is available for download see walk description. Llwybr y gogledd is a longdistance walk of some 60 miles 97 km that runs close to the coast of northern wales between prestatyn in the east and bangor in the west. The path runs along parts of the clwydian range area of outstanding natural beauty aonb. The start of this snowdonia walk is the forestry commission car park grid ref. This parking area can be quite busy as its main use is for visitors making the short walk to aber falls.
The track will bend round below moel wnion so that you will have taken a horseshoe shaped walk. This walks leads you along the north coast wales path from abergwyngreyn to conwy, over conwy mountain. A walk taking you up to aber falls, and then to the top of the falls, before going over the summits of llwytmor and foel fras to drum. The circular walks give you the opportunity to enjoy the coast path, but also. Continue uphill past the turning for aber falls, and continue left over a small bridge, passing a car park on your right. Easy family walk to the aber falls route map and gpx download. Easy family walk to the aber falls low level and easier walks in. Rhaeadr fawr is a waterfall located about two miles 3 km south of the village of abergwyngregyn, gwynedd, wales.
Aber falls abergwyngregyn 2020 all you need to know. Walking through beautiful woodland on the way to aber falls. Including aber falls rhaeadr fawr, rhaeadr fachrhaeadrbach. Pentref bychan a chymuned yng ngogleddddwyrain gwynedd yw abergwyngregyn, neu aber cyfeirnod os. The waterfall is formed as the afon goch plunges about 120 feet 37 m over a sill of igneous rock in the foothills of the carneddau range. Pass below a screestrewn hillside to the rocks below the 120fthigh aber falls, which are at their most impressive after heavy winter rains. Did this walk with our baby in the sling but wish we took the pram. The valley contains the coedydd aber national nature reserve with an abundance of wildlife and beautiful woodland and mountain scenery, and of course the 115 foot tall aber falls rhaeadrfawr. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Wheelchair access is also provided, such is the status of the falls. Situated in the heart of llanddulas, stands the oldest public house in the village, built in the 18th century on the site of an old clay cottage. Aber falls nature trail by eryrisnowdonia published on 20161011t10. Aber falls distillery limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity.
The aber falls cafe is a nice choice for some refreshments after your walk. Aber falls are situated just off the main a55 trunk road behind the quiet village of abergwyngregyn. Aber falls walk, walks abergwyngregyn gwynedd wales. Myself and a group of friends visited aber falls, jan 2020. The walk can be made entirely on a clearly marked trackway from the start at bont newydd. The river boasts one of the steepest gradients from source to sea in england and wales. Wales coast path and circular walks visit snowdonia. Here in the village of aber we are pleased to be able to welcome 50,000 visitors a year to take the walk up to aber falls and beyond into the carneddau. The walk starts at the car park at bont newydd and follows the. There has been a settlement at aber valley for thousands of years and as you walk along the path you see low stone walls and. Those who use manual wheelchairs may experience greater difficulty than. Trig bagging at foel fras and cwm anafon os getoutside. There is an easier route at the start of the trail for pushchairs and power chairs look out for the signs. The circular walk to aber falls one of waless most beautiful waterfalls and back takes in a number of historical sites that, together, tell the story of the area when it was an important llys court of the princes of gwynedd in the thirteenth century, when llywelyn ab iorwerth and his grandson llywelyn ap gruffudd emerged as the.
The easy walk to aber falls is a straightforward out and back to view the spectacular rhaeadr fawr waterfall that drops nearly 40m from the hanging valley above. On route we recommend stopping at the valentine inn in llanddulas for refreshments. To get to the mountain car park, drive through the village of abergwyngregyn following signs for aber falls. An easy family walk to the aber falls in snowdonia, or rhaeadr fawr to the locals. The easy walk to aber falls is a straightforward out and back to view. The cafe supplies fine cakes, specialty coffees, toasted panini and luxury champagne high teas. A walk over the llwytmor and drum, taking in aber falls. Aber falls walk, coedydd aber national nature reserve, near bangor.
Join me as i walk to aber falls, one of wales most spectacular waterfalls. This is a bit of a pull, but take heart that this is actually the steepest part of the walk and youll have got it out of the way at the start. Add remove from walk list download gpx file find public transport find more walks nearby nearby walks. A walk to the rhaeadr fawr waterfall through coedydd aber with views of the. The result is a good variety of walks and i do hope you enjoy reading about them. Alternative parking is available towards the village but this adds unwanted extra mileage to the walk. All content is free to download including map, gps route and statistics. As well as being epically tall, its one of the easiest falls to reach. Easy walks in snowdonia aber falls walk up snowdon. View download pdf file, link opens in new window 02 apr 2020. A circular aber falls walk from abergwyngregyn low level and.
The spectacular waterfall in coedydd aber national nature reserve has been popular with visitors since victorian times. From the car parking on the lane, cross the bridge and follow the tarmacked lane uphill for 1. You will now follow the clear track which you are on over afon rhaeadr bach bach meaning small. Distance 4km 1 commencing at the car park at bont newydd up the narrow road from abergwyngregyn, follow the signs leading through a small area of woodland. This photo of aber falls was taken n 1999, from almost the same viewpoint as 832569 in 2008. When you reach the falls after stopping for a look you cross the afon rhaeadr fawr rhaeadr fawr meaning big waterfall is the welsh name for aber falls. For the others, pick a route guide or gallery, and get. Aber falls abergwyngregyn updated april 2020 top tips. If youre just looking for somewhere to get started, i would suggest the four waterfalls and elidir trail walks in waterfall country, part of the fforest fawr mountain range in the brecon beacons national park, in south wales by far the most popular place for waterfall walks in wales.