Rhaeadr Ddu and Coed Ganllwyd walk
This is a great circular waterside walk in South Eryri (Snowdonia), taking you alongside the turbulent River Gamlan and past the magnificent Rhaeadr Ddu waterfalls. They look different every time you visit, depending on rainfall, weather and light.
Rocky sections
Take extra care of your footing on rocky sections by the waterfalls. They can be slippery.
Total steps: 5
Total steps: 5
Start point
Dolmelynllyn car park, Ganllwyd, grid ref: SH727243
Step 1
Cross the road from the car park towards the recently restored corrugated iron village hall.
Step 2
Follow the tarmac road alongside the river, then follow the waymarks over the stone bridge, heading for a wooden bridge. Look out for a lichen-covered rock that has a Latin inscription carved on it.
Step 3
Cross the wooden bridge and veer right towards the waterfalls. Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls in English), are two waterfalls that cascade over 60ft (18m). Take care on this section as the rocks can be slippery.
Step 4
Continue along the path following the waymarkers. Go through the kissing gate and shortly afterwards take the path to the left, following the waymarkers down through the open oak woodland.
Step 5
At the crossroads, go straight ahead through the wooden gate. Follow the path, through two more gates, to the main road. Turn left here to go back to the Ganllwyd car park.
End point
Dolmelynllyn car park, Ganllwyd, grid ref: SH727243
Trail map
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