Pistyll Rhaeadr, Waterfall in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Wales.
The Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall drops 240 feet through three stages, creating a white cascade against the dark rock face of the Berwyn Mountains.
Local records from 1833 indicate the waterfall served as a natural boundary marker between ancient Welsh kingdoms and acted as a strategic defensive point.
Welsh folklore connects the waterfall to tales of water spirits called 'Y Tylwyth Teg', who were said to emerge from behind the falling water.
Visitors can access the waterfall through a maintained path from the car park, with viewing platforms located at different elevations along the trail.
The waterfall freezes partially during severe winter conditions, forming large ice columns that temporarily alter its natural three-stage descent pattern.
Location: Powys
GPS coordinates: 52.85510,-3.37879
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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