Pistyll Rheader is the tallest single drop waterfall in Wales AND a great walk for kids.

The bottom of the falls is just a few minutes walk from the car park making it a perfect spot for taking young children - as there's not a big walk, and there's some woodlands a spots along the river they can play in.

However, if you fancy a bit more of an adventure you can walk up yo the top of the falls. You have the choice of two routes (a steep but short climb or a longer steadier ascent) up to the top of the waterfall for some great views over the valley, and some lovely spots for a paddle and even some pools further up for a swim.

We took the longer route up which was fairly easy for my 4 year old, there's a few slab sections that get a bit slippy when wet but apart from that it's a nice footpath up to the top. There's a few spots on the way where you could stop for a picnic by the stream. It took us about 45 minutes to walk to the top with lots of stopping to play and snack.

Please be aware that at the top of the waterfall there is a sheer drop but you can head further back along the river to some rocks higher up and enjoy the views from there - we also love to have a splash and play in some of the mini waterfalls and pools at the top.

WALK INFO:

LENGTH: 3km

TIME : 1-2 hours with lots of stops and paddling in the river

PARKING: Pistyll Rhaeadr Car Park - £5 all day, cash

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(There are no height barriers, but the road to the car park is a long single track country road which gets busy in the summer)

TOILETS: yes but 40p cash

FOOD & DRINK: there is a cafe at the bottom of the falls, serving basic meals (sandwiches/jacket potatoes etc) or lots of great places to stop for a picnic on the way.

Dog Friendly: Yes

Pram Friendly: No

LENGTH: 1.4 miles/2.2km
There are options to make this walk shorter or extend it. The route below is an out and back route, so you can just turn around and head back at any point.

DIFFICULTY: Easy-moderate
This is a short sharp walk uphill to the top of the waterfall. The path is a well maintained, easy underfoot slate or pebble footpath, but is mostly uphill. So smaller children may struggle.

AGE SUITABILITY: 4/5yrs +
Not pram friendly. 
The path is mostly easy underfoot, however the path up to the waterfall runs alongside a sheer drop which made me a bit nervous with my 3 year old walking on her own.

HIGHLIGHTS
👍 Easy access from the carpark to the bottom of the waterfall
👍 Incredible views all along the hike up to and at the top of the waterfall
👍 Easy to access paddling spots on the walk up to and at the top of the waterfall
👍 toilets and cafe at the car park 

OS ROUTE MAP (for the longer route to the top)

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/21324045/pistyll-rhaeadr-waterfall-walk?lat=52.855495&lon=-3.379053&zoom=16.3785&style=Standard&type=2d&params=21324045&params=pistyll-rhaeadr-waterfall-walk

Pistyll Rhaeadr is the highest waterfall in Wales, standing tall at 240ft in the Berwyn Mountains. Visitors are captivated by its beauty and often find peace and reverence in this enchanting place. With mountain walks, a cozy tea room, and accommodation options, it's a perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.