Viewpoints · North Wales
Conwy Falls
Also known as: Rhaeadr Y Graig Lwyd
Conwy Falls is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Betws-y-Coed · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Conwy Falls is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Rhaeadr Y Graig Lwyd. Coordinates: 53.0654°, -3.7792°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Conwy Falls (Welsh: Rhaeadr y Graig Lwyd) is a waterfall on the River Conwy at Bro Garmon in Conwy County Borough in Wales. The falls and surrounding area are a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearby cafe, adjacent to the A5, is an interesting example of the work of the Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis, of Portmeirion fame.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The falls are located in the last gorge section of the River Conwy at a point where it plunges 50 ft into a deep pool. The falls are accessible via natural paths through the preserved woodland of the SSSI. Polecats and other wild animals, including 32 species of bird, inhabit the surrounding woodlands, which extend to approximately 9.5 acre.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.0654, -3.7792
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Bro Garmon
- Postcode
- LL24 0PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Betws-y-Coed — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.go-below.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n673970885 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Conwy Falls (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Conwy Falls?
- Conwy Falls is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL24 0PN), in the parish of Bro Garmon.
- Is Conwy Falls free to visit?
- Yes, Conwy Falls is free to enter.
- How do I get to Conwy Falls?
- The nearest railway station is Betws-y-Coed, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL24 0PN.