Conwy Falls
Rhaeadr y Graig Lwyd
The Conwy River splits as it cuts through rock in the gorge and tumbles down in two streams. Nearby are a 19th-century fish pass for migrating salmon and a peaceful woodland trail.
Rhaeadr y Graig Lwyd lies at the junction of the A5 and B4406, about 3 km south of Betws-y-Coed. The entrance is at the Conwy Falls café, designed by Welsh architect Williams-Ellis. After inserting coins at the turnstile, follow the woodland path down for about 10 minutes to a viewing platform, where you can see the falls and a fish pass cut in the 1860s. Nearby is the Fairy Glen, a fairy-tale valley on private land that also charges a small entry fee. The path can be slippery, so watch your footing after rain.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (admission charged; check on site)
Nearby sights
- Betws-y-Coed
- Swallow Falls
- Dolwyddelan Castle
- Adventure Parc Snowdonia
- Bodnant Garden
- Llechwedd Slate Caverns
- Conwy Castle
- Plas Mawr