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Aber Falls

Aber Falls () is a waterfall located about two miles (3 km) south of the village of Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd, Wales.

The waterfall is formed as the plunges about over a sill of igneous rock in the foothills of the range. Two tributaries merge; the enlarged stream is known as ; from the road bridge, ("New Bridge"), the name becomes .

There is a second waterfall a short distance west named or .

History

Visitors walking along the main footpath towards the falls may spot several small Bronze Age settlements including an excavated roundhouse and smithy fenced off with an information plaque adorning it, several standing stones and cairns are also present, most of these sites can be found on the right side of the pathway. There is also a piece of recording equipment that is recording the weather. It is located to the north west of Snowdonia National Park in Wales.

The waterfall and nearby area has been a popular tourist destination since the Romantic Period, with visitors including author Julius Rodenberg exploring the area.

Visitor facilities

The Falls are accessible by foot on a clearly marked trackway. Car parking, toilets and picnic benches are available. An information centre is at village.

It is possible to bathe in the plunge pool of the falls, although the water is cold even at the height of summer and care must be taken on the often slippery rocks.

North Wales Path

The North Wales Path, a long-distance coastal path between and , crosses the bridge at the foot of the falls. This bridge, together with the smaller one at the foot of Rhaeadr-bach to the west was erected in 1995.

See also

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