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Cadair Berwyn Summit – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Llangynog

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Cadair Berwyn Summit – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Llangynog

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Cadair Berwyn Summit – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Llangynog

06:57

18.8km

1,100m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.17 km

Trum Felen

Peak

8.18 km

Moel Sych Summit Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once thought to be the highest summit in the Berwyn Range, Moel Sych is actually the third highest behind nearby Cadair Berwyn's main and north summits. Still, at 2,712 feet (827 m) in height, it affords terrific views across this quiet part of upland Wales. Interestingly, the summit is the meeting point of the historic counties of Montgomeryshire, Merionethshire and Denbighshire.

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8.94 km

Cadair Berwyn Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 2,730 feet (827 m) Cadair Berwyn is the highest point around and the highest of the Berwyn Hills. The views are great and it's also a quiet part of upland Wales, so you're likely to have the hills to yourself. You can reach the summit from various start points depending on the length of walk you want.

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9.04 km

Cadair Berwyn Summit Shelter

Highlight • Natural Monument

Handy respite from the elements when the weather comes in.

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10.4 km

Lake Lluncaws

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12.8 km

Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall Viewpoint

Highlight • Waterfall

Pistyll Rhaeadr is an enchanting waterfall in the Berwyn Mountains, just inside Wales, west of Oswestry and Shrewsbury.
At 240ft (80m) high it is Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall, captivating all who visit her. Generation after generation take in the spirit and presence of this special place. Many mention how quickly they find peace and reverence within themselves, seldom found in our busy and fragmented world.
It's a great place to explore the Berwyn Mountains and surrounding hills, with many walks to suit a variety of walkers.

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13.2 km

The Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

13.3 km

Pistyll Rhaeadr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Falling 240 feet (73 m), this is often cited as Britain's highest single drop waterfall. It's spectacular and still feels wild in the wooded gorge despite the base of the waterfall being a very easy walk. Parking is now charged with a ticket machine on site. There's a cafe and camping at the car park.

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16.6 km

Deep Cave

Highlight • Cave

Torch required if you want to explore a little deeper Into the cave

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

5.70 km

1.90 km

833 m

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.28 km

6.53 km

1.90 km

1.14 km

714 m

147 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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Cadair Berwyn Summit – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Llangynog

Moel Sych Summit Cairn

Cadair Berwyn Summit

Cadair Berwyn Summit Shelter

Lake Lluncaws

Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall Viewpoint

The Cafe

Pistyll Rhaeadr

Deep Cave

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