{"id":201856,"date":"2025-06-21T06:29:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T06:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/201856\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T06:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T06:29:10","slug":"5-amazing-waterfalls-to-visit-in-wales-for-a-day-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/201856\/","title":{"rendered":"5 amazing waterfalls to visit in Wales for a day trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  We have put together a list of five Welsh waterfalls a short distance to travel from Worcestershire.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  They would make a good\u00a0day trip or a relaxing weekend stay.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  Location:\u00a0Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall, Tanypistyll, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Oswestry SY10 0BZ\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Approximate travel time: 3hrs 20 minutes\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   style=\"width: 100%;\"\/>(Image: Visit Mid Wales)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Often regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales, Pistyll Rhaeadr is a well-known destination.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The Afon Disgynfa drops 240 feet in three stages, creating one of the tallest waterfalls in the UK.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Visitors can explore various walking routes, including a three-mile circular trail or a more challenging ascent along the Berwyn ridge.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  A small car park and caf\u00e9 are located near the base of the waterfall, offering a convenient starting point for your exploration.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Dolgoch Falls:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  Location:\u00a0Dolgoch Falls, Tywyn LL36 9UW\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Approximate travel time: 2hrs 48 minutes\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   style=\"width: 100%;\"\/>(Image: Simon Demaine)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Nestled in the woodlands of Snowdonia National Park, Dolgoch Falls offers a picturesque autumnal setting just four miles from the coastal town of Tywyn.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Multiple marked walking trails provide options for all abilities, with the lower falls accessible via a gentle, wheelchair-friendly path.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  For those seeking a historical touch, a cave at the end of the trail hints at a long-abandoned slate quarry.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Visitors can also access the falls via Talyllyn Railway, but it&#8217;s advisable to check train schedules in advance.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Devil&#8217;s Bridge Falls:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  Location:\u00a0Devil&#8217;s Bridge Waterfalls, Woodlands, Pontarfynach, Aberystwyth SY23 3JW\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Approximate travel time: 2hrs 16 minutes\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   style=\"width: 100%;\"\/>(Image: Visit Mid Wales)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Located 12 miles from Aberystwyth, the 300-foot Mynach Waterfalls are a highlight of Devil\u2019s Bridge, an area renowned for its dramatic gorge and natural beauty. Since the 18th century, visitors, including poet William Wordsworth, have admired these falls.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The Devil&#8217;s Bridge Falls Nature Trail offers a 45-minute circular walk, with an alternative 10-minute route showcasing the area&#8217;s famous bridges.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Note that the steep terrain and many steps can be challenging for both visitors and pets.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The tearoom and gift shop are open seasonally, so it\u2019s best to verify their availability before your visit.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesternews.co.uk\/news\/25238393.visited-uks-best-hidden-waterfall-whisky-distillery\/?ref=ial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I visited the UK&#8217;s best hidden waterfall that has its own whisky distillery<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesternews.co.uk\/news\/25238393.visited-uks-best-hidden-waterfall-whisky-distillery\/?ref=ial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I visited the UK&#8217;s best hidden waterfall that has its own whisky distillery<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesternews.co.uk\/news\/24514948.find-worcestershires-secret-waterfall\/?ref=ial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here is how to find Worcestershire&#8217;s &#8216;secret&#8217; waterfall<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>  Pistyll Rhiwargor:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  Location:\u00a0Rhiwagor Waterfall, Bala SY10 0NE\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Approximate travel time: 2hrs 26 minutes\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   style=\"width: 100%;\"\/>(Image: Visit Mid Wales)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  At the northern end of Lake Vyrnwy within the RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Reserve, Pistyll Rhiwargor is one of the tallest waterfalls in Wales, with a drop of 100 metres.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The relatively easy walk to the falls from the car park takes about 20 to 30 minutes.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Visitors can explore beautiful private pools or continue their journey along the undulating path through trees and alongside the stream.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Proper footwear is essential due to the muddy conditions.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Tresaith Waterfall:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  Location:\u00a0Tresaith Waterfall, Afon Saith\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Approximate travel time: 3hrs 18 minutes\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   style=\"width: 100%;\"\/>(Image: Visit Mid Wales)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  For a unique experience, Tresaith Waterfall cascades directly into the sea.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Located at Tresaith Beach, it\u2019s best visited at low tide when the waterfall can be reached along the sand.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The bay is a popular destination for various water activities, while the nearby village offers convenient amenities like a shop, cafe and pub.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The coastal waters here are part of the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation, highlighting the area&#8217;s ecological significance.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We have put together a list of five Welsh waterfalls a short distance to travel from Worcestershire.\u00a0 They&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":201857,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5010],"tags":[748,4884,16,15,1764],"class_list":{"0":"post-201856","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-wales","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-great-britain","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-wales"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114719946446455870","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201856"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201856\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/201857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=201856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=201856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}