Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)

Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)

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Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)

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Location: Aber, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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June 8, 2025

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Aber Falls (known in Welsh as Rhaeadr Fawr, meaning 'big waterfall') is a stunning waterfall located in the foothills of the Carneddau range, about 3 km south of the village …

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Aber, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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