10 issues you might want to find out about visiting Aber Falls Waterfall in North Wales

December 5, 2022

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Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr in Welsh) was the primary hike we did as a household of 5 and it was one of the best ways to start!

What’s to not love a few magical forestry stroll resulting in an unbelievable waterfall with rock swimming pools on the backside to dip your ft in!? It was excellent for our younger household and I extremely suggest it for those who’re in North Wales.

1. The place is Aber Falls?

Aber Falls is in Gwynedd in North Wales. It’s simply off the A55 at junction 13 and it’s very simple to search out and get to.

Use the tackle: Abergwyngregyn, Llanfairfechan LL33 0LP

to search out Aber Falls automotive park with Google Maps or your sat nav. It’s signposted whenever you get shut so it’s laborious to overlook.

2. How excessive is Aber Falls Waterfall?

The waterfall is 37 metres excessive and plunges right into a pool that’s excellent for courageous swimmers!

On the backside of the falls there are many shallow, rocky swimming pools which might be nice for youths to clamber over and climb.

3. Is it appropriate for youngsters?

Plenty of issues I learn on-line concerning the Aber Falls footpath means that the hike may be very tough and you might want to be an skilled hiker to do it. That is completely not true.

We did the Aber Falls stroll with a double pushchair!

My six yr outdated son managed it with no issues. My 4 yr outdated did ¾ of the stroll however received drained on the way in which again to the automotive so he jumped within the pushchair on the finish. And my 18 month outdated even walked some sections of it. It actually isn’t tough. I’m not saying it’s a stroll within the park however you don’t have to be an skilled hiker!

And that’s why it’s such an ideal hike for a younger household or teams with inexperienced walkers, mobility points and completely different health ranges.

The pushchair we’ve got is an off-road buggy. It’s the Mountain Buggy Duet so it’s good for all-terrain and you’ll battle with a wheelchair or a daily pram however we did see loads of households with regular umbrella strollers!

4. The Aber Falls path

The Aber Falls footpath is gorgeous so this stroll isn’t all concerning the waterfall! There are many native crops alongside the footpath and a great deal of wildlife and issues to cease and have a look at. There are even archaeological stays thought so far again over 2,000 years!

The path is effectively signposted and simple to observe. You actually couldn’t get misplaced.

The path doesn’t run alongside the river like many waterfall walks do. You’ll stroll via the timber and fields so that you virtually lose your bearings and really feel not sure as to when the waterfall will seem.

How lengthy does the stroll take?

The stroll to the waterfall would take lower than half-hour for a match grownup.

As we have been with younger kids it took about an hour every means and that included a lot of stops and snack breaks!

There are two automotive parks however they’re shut collectively so don’t fear about which one you find yourself parking in.

The path is stoned all the way in which so it’s simple to stroll alongside but it surely does have a gradual incline on the way in which to the waterfall. I wouldn’t say you might want to be notably match, you could simply have to go gradual! Fortunately, the stroll again is a gradual downhill so it’s a lot simpler.

We pushed our pushchair for 90% of the way in which till we got here to some steps on the finish. We then left the pushchair on the aspect of the trail and carried our little lady. I’m not going to lie, components of the stroll have been a little bit of a tough slog with the pushchair however we managed it collectively and it was so price it to have on the way in which again with a straightforward push downhill with two drained youngsters!

5. Aber Falls automotive park

Aber Falls has two small automotive parks and may accommodate round 30 autos. There may be an higher automotive park and a decrease automotive park. It’s usually very busy so it’s unlikely you’ll have a lot alternative about which automotive park you find yourself in!

It prices £5 and must be paid in money so be sure to’ve received 5 x £1 cash!

It is a standard stroll so I extremely suggest arriving at round 9am to make sure you get a parking area.

We visited on a stunning Saturday in June. We arrived at 10am and received one of many final parking areas within the automotive park.

If there isn’t a area within the automotive park then there’s a parking lot on the entrance to the village and it’s an additional 30 minute stroll.

When driving into the Aber Falls automotive park you’ll go alongside a single monitor highway via Abergwyngregyn. We’ve heard that on busy days the highway can develop into congested and it’s tough to get via the village. We didn’t have any issues throughout our go to however be sure to get there early simply in case!

6. Is it busy?

Sure, it’s busy. It wasn’t busy sufficient to smash it for us however I wouldn’t go right here for those who’re anticipating solitude.

7. What’s the Aber Falls Round Route?

There may be one other stroll you are able to do referred to as the Round Route. It’s a 4 mile stroll and takes about 3 hours. We didn’t do it however yow will discover extra information right here. This stroll offers you views throughout to Anglesey on the way in which again. Hopefully I’ll be updating this publish when my youngsters are a bit older and we’re ready to do that one too!

8. What do you have to put on to stroll to Aber Falls?

I wouldn’t say you want any specialist tools however that is Wales so it’s at all times finest to be ready for rain! I wouldn’t put on flip flops and undoubtedly wouldn’t put on heels and I additionally wouldn’t put on denims if there’s an opportunity of rain. However apart from that you just’d be OK in most clothes!

Disclaimer: These images have been all taken for a marketing campaign I used to be engaged on with Eager Footwear, which is why we’re all carrying Eager sandals. They have been completely excellent for this stroll and all of us cherished them. It’s practically a yr later and we’re nonetheless all carrying them.

I like to recommend carrying/packing:

Snug, grippy footwear
Probably strolling sandals if it’s a scorching day and also you may paddle within the river
Cozy activewear (however realistically you might put on something)
A packable waterproof jacket
Packable waterproof trousers if it appears to be like prefer it may rain
A small backpack for drinks and snacks
Caps for sunny days and hats for chilly days
A flask of tea or espresso (I often depart this within the automotive for after the stroll)
A towel for those who plan to paddle or swim
Swimsuit for those who plan to go proper in!
Digicam

9. Aber Falls Whiskey Distillery

The Aber Falls Whiskey Distillery is close by and you may make this a full day trip by tagging on a distillery tour! You can too do a gin lab expertise to make your individual gin.

There may be additionally a customer centre and a riverside bistro which appears to be like pretty!

10. Suggestions for visiting Aber Falls

Get there early – earlier than 9am if it’s a pleasant weekend
Take 5 x £1 cash for the automotive park
If it’s busy remember you’ll have to park within the free automotive park within the village (30 minute stroll to the beginning of the path)
Take a picnic
Contemplate visiting the Aber Falls Whiskey Distillery and bistro afterwards
It’s appropriate for off-road prams
When you don’t have an off-road pram, a child provider could be higher