Aber Falls Pathway – Aber Falls loop from Llanfairfechan

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Aber Falls Pathway – Aber Falls loop from Llanfairfechan

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Aber Falls Pathway – Aber Falls loop from Llanfairfechan

05:39

19.2km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Coedydd Aber

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.62 km

Archaeological Site

8.76 km

Aber Falls Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A wide well constructed path that takes you from the old stone bridge all the way up to Aber Falls and further around the valley if you wish on some …

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10.1 km

Bridge at Aber Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Takes you to one side or the other. Seriously!? Oh ok.... Beautiful places either side to sit and enjoy your lunch.... and also to watch people slip off the rocks and get wet. i.e. ME!!!

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10.2 km

Aber Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

At 120 feet (37 metres) high, Aber Falls is a spectacular sight indeed. Best seen on a rainy day, the water thunders over the cliff like a curtain of water; …

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10.6 km

Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Aber Falls (known in Welsh as Rhaeadr Fawr, meaning 'big waterfall') is a stunning waterfall located in the foothills of the Carneddau range, about 3 km south of the village …

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10.7 km

On the route to the glorious Aber Falls, you will pass this interesting hut circle right alongside the path. The curious ruins have elements of both iron age and bronze age usage, as well as medieval occupation.

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12.3 km

Aber Falls Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Be careful stepping on rocks at the waterfall. even with great boots on, I still managed to slip and fall 5ft to the rocks and break a few ribs. was a painful walk back to car park.

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12.3 km