Cwmorthin Waterfall is a breathtaking natural wonder located in the Snowdonia National Park, Wales. The waterfall drops approximately 30 feet from a rocky cliff, creating a misty veil that surrounds the area. The falls are surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered rocks, adding to the serene and peaceful atmosphere. The sound of the gushing water creates a soothing melody that resonates through the valley. The waterfall is accessible via a moderate hike through the scenic Cwmorthin Valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Nice leisurely walk through a couple of villages from blaenau ffestiniog station and you reach this beautiful little hiking area with waterfalls and lakes amongst the slate. Relatively quiet and very scenic. Would recommend the beautiful walk- sadly saw too many people attempting to bring massive cars up through the villages to get as close as possible - if you're coming to hike why not hike rather than being a nuisance with your overly large city car?
At first we weren't sure where these were, as there weren't any sign posts to indicate the location of the falls. However, with the help of ol' Google Maps, we managed to find the car park leading to them. I'd recommend getting there early though, as space can be VERY TIGHT up there. We managed to park up, but only just. Be mindful of the road leading up as well, as it can be VERY narrow in parts. You can either take the steeper path to the right, or the other path to the left (which is steep in parts, but offer incredibly scenic views of the landscape below!) On the way up, you can see the slope where the old cart would bring down, I believe, slate from the old mines above (the cable is still visible!) I have seen a few walk up through the hole at the top, but do not know where this leads to. You can walk up as far as you like, as the views are stunning regardless! I'm unsure if it loops around, but you can certainly make a day of it, take some sandwiches and head out until you're ready to return to the car. A lovely place to spend the day, but wear comfortable shoes/boots if you're going to be out all day!
What an amazing place to visit. The views of the waterfall are amazing and the climb is great for seeing further. Amazing. Carpark always busy so arrive early or go later in the afternoon
Lovely waterfall, that flows from the lake above and drops in several places. It's up a narrow and steep road. Trust your sat nav or else you'll never find it, but be prepared for some extreme reversing. After enjoying the waterfall, be sure to continue up the track to explore the mine, cottages and buildings. A lovely spot.
Lovely waterfall and only a short walk from the car park. If you follow the path that goes on top of the waterfall and all the way down there is an old mining village with stunning views of the mountains.
Great little outing from our AirBnB we stumbled upon this lovely waterfall. Unfortunately for us, we had aching legs from climbing Snowdon yesterday that we decided not to venture up the pathway to 'no doubt' more waterfalls. The car park is very close and if you can grab yourself a spot. It's free
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Nice leisurely walk through a couple of villages from blaenau ffestiniog station and you reach this beautiful little hiking area with waterfalls and lakes amongst the slate. Relatively quiet and very scenic. Would recommend the beautiful walk- sadly saw too many people attempting to bring massive cars up through the villages to get as close as possible - if you're coming to hike why not hike rather than being a nuisance with your overly large city car?
At first we weren't sure where these were, as there weren't any sign posts to indicate the location of the falls. However, with the help of ol' Google Maps, we managed to find the car park leading to them. I'd recommend getting there early though, as space can be VERY TIGHT up there. We managed to park up, but only just. Be mindful of the road leading up as well, as it can be VERY narrow in parts. You can either take the steeper path to the right, or the other path to the left (which is steep in parts, but offer incredibly scenic views of the landscape below!) On the way up, you can see the slope where the old cart would bring down, I believe, slate from the old mines above (the cable is still visible!) I have seen a few walk up through the hole at the top, but do not know where this leads to. You can walk up as far as you like, as the views are stunning regardless! I'm unsure if it loops around, but you can certainly make a day of it, take some sandwiches and head out until you're ready to return to the car. A lovely place to spend the day, but wear comfortable shoes/boots if you're going to be out all day!
What an amazing place to visit. The views of the waterfall are amazing and the climb is great for seeing further. Amazing. Carpark always busy so arrive early or go later in the afternoon
Lovely waterfall, that flows from the lake above and drops in several places. It's up a narrow and steep road. Trust your sat nav or else you'll never find it, but be prepared for some extreme reversing. After enjoying the waterfall, be sure to continue up the track to explore the mine, cottages and buildings. A lovely spot.
Lovely waterfall and only a short walk from the car park. If you follow the path that goes on top of the waterfall and all the way down there is an old mining village with stunning views of the mountains.
Great little outing from our AirBnB we stumbled upon this lovely waterfall. Unfortunately for us, we had aching legs from climbing Snowdon yesterday that we decided not to venture up the pathway to 'no doubt' more waterfalls. The car park is very close and if you can grab yourself a spot. It's free
