Pistyll y Llyn, Waterfall in Ceredigion and Powys, United Kingdom
The water flows from Llyn Penrhaeadr into Cwm Rhaeadr, creating a series of cascades measuring 300 feet in vertical height along the River Llyfnant.
During the medieval period, this natural water formation marked the territorial boundary between the historic counties of Montgomeryshire and Cardiganshire in Wales.
The waterfall's name combines Welsh words 'pistyll' meaning waterfall and 'llyn' referring to lake, reflecting the Welsh language heritage of the region.
Visitors can access the waterfall through a permissive footpath leading from Cwm Rhaeadr to the base, while another path leads to the waterfall's summit.
A weir at the river's source regulates the water flow, resulting in different water volumes throughout the seasons and varying visual experiences.
Location: Ysgubor-y-coed
Location: Cadfarch
GPS coordinates: 52.53137,-3.83842
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:49
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