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Pistyll Rhaeadr

Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant

Pistyll Rhaeadr

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Pistyll Rhaeadr

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Location: Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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51m

December 6, 2022

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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 waterfall being a very easy walk. Parking is now charged with a ticket machine on site. There's a cafe and camping at the car park.

David Howells

October 27, 2020

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These are stunning waterfalls with a nearby cafe and car park. It is very popular for wedding photoshoots. There is also lots of hiking around the area. The road up to this area though is narrow and restricted. I took a Mercedes mwb sprinter up there on a week day and was okay but it was lockdown. On the weekend I would get up there nice and early.

Craig Taylor

August 5, 2021

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Pistyll Rhaeadr is one of the tallest waterfalls in Wales. Getting here from the car park is an easy stroll that takes barely a couple of minutes. It's a popular …

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Elevation 360 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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34 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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