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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls – Gold mine ruins loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls – Gold mine ruins loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls – Gold mine ruins loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

01:35

4.93km

220m

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: April 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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70 m

Dolmelynllyn Picnic Area and Car Park

Highlight • River

This small National Trust car park in Ganllwyd village is a good starting point for some walks, such as the Dolmelynllyn Estate walk and a walk to the Rhaeadr Ddu …

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182 m

Waterfall in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful trail can be very wet so appropriate footwear is a must

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258 m

Confluence of the Mawddach and Gamlan rivers

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a few heavy rain showers (September 18-19, 2023), the rippling river behind the parking lot had become a swirling river. It was impressive.

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617 m

Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls

Highlight • Natural Monument

890 m

Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls) Waterfalls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rhaeadr Ddu, or 'Black Falls' in English, are two waterfalls which cascade over 60 feet (18 m). Nestled amid woodland, these magnificent falls change character with every season. Take care on slippery rocks!

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2.47 km

Gold mine ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

3.69 km

Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

This peaceful and mystical ancient woodland is festooned with thick moss. In fact, the wet climate and moist conditions of the gorge make it the richest site for mosses and …

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4.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

1.44 km

192 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.46 km

1.26 km

793 m

607 m

453 m

331 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

3°C

13 %

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Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls – Gold mine ruins loop from Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

Dolmelynllyn Picnic Area and Car Park

Waterfall in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Confluence of the Mawddach and Gamlan rivers

Coed Ganllwyd Waterfalls

Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls) Waterfalls

Gold mine ruins

Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

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