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Pistyll Rhaeadr – Deep Cave loop from Llangynog

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Pistyll Rhaeadr – Deep Cave loop from Llangynog

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Pistyll Rhaeadr – Deep Cave loop from Llangynog

04:19

12.4km

640m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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434 m

Craig Rhiwarth Descent

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A cracking descent which runs right into the village of Llangynog. It's a good track, with plenty of switchbacks, eventually passing through a beech wood and into the village.

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5.37 km

Washed Away Bridge

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difficult to get over the stream in places

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6.23 km

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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6.48 km

Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall Viewpoint

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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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6.87 km

The Cafe

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6

6.92 km

Llanrhaeadr Waterfall

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6.93 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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10.2 km

Deep Cave

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Torch required if you want to explore a little deeper Into the cave

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

5.43 km

833 m

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

3.69 km

1.26 km

714 m

147 m

121 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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