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Pistyll Rhaeadr – The Cafe loop from Pistyll Rhaeadr

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Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant

Pistyll Rhaeadr – The Cafe loop from Pistyll Rhaeadr

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4.5

(4)

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Pistyll Rhaeadr – The Cafe loop from Pistyll Rhaeadr

01:30

5.01km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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370 m

Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall Viewpoint

Highlight • Waterfall

Pistyll Rhaeadr is an enchanting waterfall in the Berwyn Mountains, just inside Wales, west of Oswestry and Shrewsbury.
At 240ft (80m) high it is Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall, captivating all …

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624 m

Top of Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall

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Lovely area with nice views of the valley. Be careful with your footing up here...it's a long drop!

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1.62 km

Llanrhaeadr Waterfall

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1.63 km

Pistyll Rhaeadr

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Falling 240 feet (73 m), this is often cited as Britain's highest single drop waterfall. It's spectacular and still feels wild in the wooded gorge despite the base of the …

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4.98 km

The Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

5.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

1.31 km

969 m

262 m

Surfaces

1.26 km

969 m

719 m

280 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

12°C

4°C

34 %

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Pistyll Rhaeadr – The Cafe loop from Pistyll Rhaeadr

Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall Viewpoint

Top of Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall

Llanrhaeadr Waterfall

Pistyll Rhaeadr

The Cafe

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