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Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) – Cynfal Falls loop from Llan Ffestiniog

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Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) – Cynfal Falls loop from Llan Ffestiniog

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Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) – Cynfal Falls loop from Llan Ffestiniog

03:47

13.0km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15 m

Pengwern Country House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wednesday... is live folk music night. Away from the crowds and beautiful walks right from the door.
And the bar serves home-made food, too.

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1.36 km

Little frequented yet undoubtedly beautiful, Cwm Cynfal Nature Reserve and the cascading Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) are an utter delight. The Afon Cynfal tumbles through a dramatic wooded gorge, where …

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1.43 km

Waterfall and Stone Viaduct in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Waterfall

5.15 km

Rhaeadr y Cwm Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of Snowdonia's great waterfalls, Rhaeadr y Cwm is a series of impressive cascades. The several falls amount to a total of 350 feet (107 m). A trail runs to …

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5.81 km

Cynfal Falls

Highlight • Gorge

The Cynfal Falls rush down this glacial gorge, filling the air with sound and spray. Find them near to the village of Llan Ffestiniog.

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13.0 km

St. Michael's Church and Cemetery, Llan Ffestiniog

Highlight • Religious Site

Smaller and quieter than its parent town Blaenau Ffestiniog, the village of Llan Ffestiniog is well-placed for both the Moelwynion range to the north west and the superb but rugged …

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

3.13 km

2.86 km

1.73 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

4.83 km

3.20 km

3.15 km

1.52 km

326 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) – Cynfal Falls loop from Llan Ffestiniog

Pengwern Country House