The Berwyns from Pistyll Rhaeadr
From Wales's tallest waterfall up to the long, heathery ridge of the Berwyns.
- Distance
- 11.8 km
- Ascent
- 740 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 832 m
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About this walk
The Berwyns from Pistyll Rhaeadr is a hard 11.8 km out-and-back walk with 740 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Pistyll Rhaeadr (grid reference SJ 072 295). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Cadair Berwyn at 832 m.
Pistyll Rhaeadr plunges about 80 m, making it the tallest single-drop waterfall in Wales and one of the traditional Seven Wonders of Wales. The route climbs above it, past Llyn Lluncaws, onto the Berwyn ridge.
It visits Moel Sych, Cadair Berwyn (the highest point) and Cadair Bronwen before returning to the falls. The Berwyns are quiet, heather-clad hills, with big views to Eryri.
Route
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1
Above the falls
Climb past the waterfall and up to Llyn Lluncaws.
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2
The ridge
Climb to Moel Sych and follow the ridge to Cadair Berwyn and Cadair Bronwen.
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3
Return
Return along the ridge and down to the falls.
Summits
On the way
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Pistyll RhaeadrWaterfall · 300 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Berwyns from Pistyll Rhaeadr take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 11.8 km route, which has 740 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Pistyll Rhaeadr (grid reference SJ 072 295). Car park at the falls (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Path beside the falls; boggy moorland; a good ridge path.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Cadair Berwyn (832 m, Hewitt); Moel Sych (827 m, Hewitt); Cadair Bronwen (783 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the hills: keep dogs on a lead, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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