Rhaeadr Ddu

(Black falls)

Rhaeadr Ddu or Black falls is a nice waterfall of 20 meters plunging down over 2 steps. The name Black falls is derived from the black stone over which the waterfall plunges down.

From Ganllwyd it a short walk through the Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve, at the Coed-y-Brenin Forest, to the waterfall Rhaeadr Ddu in the river Afon Gamlan.

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About Rhaeadr Ddu

CountryWaterfalls in United Kingdom
RegionWales
LocationGanllwyd
RiverAfon Gamlan
Height18m
Latitude52.802281
Longitude-3.897326
Best visitSpring, after rainfall
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