Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)

Go after a spell of rain for a fuller cascade, but expect slicker footing and spray near the pool. Early morning or late afternoon is usually the most comfortable for photographs and a quieter feel; pleasant weekends and summer days can be busy at the waterfall itself. Bring a waterproof layer and keep children and dogs close around the uneven rocks and moving water.

Allow roughly 4.5 km return from the Rhaeadr Fawr car parks, with a steady climb of about 100 metres to the waterfall. There are upper and lower car-park starts; the lower start is the more accessible option. The route is generally wide, but the surface is rough in places, with potholes, steep stretches, and uneven ground near the falls. Conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs may manage part of the route but can struggle on the final sections.

The upper car park has a large public toilet and an accessible picnic table. Reach the car parks via the narrow road through Abergwyngregyn, follow designated parking signs, and do not block field entrances or residential access. Wear shoes with reliable grip, especially when the rocks and path are wet.