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Pistyll Rhaeadr SY10 0BZ One of the Seven Wonders of Wales is Pistyll Rhaeadr, a magical waterfall that cascades down a cliff in the Berwyn Mountain range. It’s a spiritual and beautiful place in the countryside that feels almost otherworldly as it’s so far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. What I loved about visiting is that you don’t need to do a huge walk to visit. The base of the falls is right next to a car park and tea rooms. It makes the perfect day out in Mid-Wales and there are lots of walks nearby. Here is how to visit the Pistyll Rhaeadr, the tallest waterfall in Wales! What is so special about Pistyll Rhaeadr? Pistyll means a well or spout and Rhaeadr means waterfall in the Welsh language. So, it roughly translates as ‘spout waterfall’ in English. It’s also known as Llanrhaeadr Waterfall. It’s one of the Seven Wonders of Wales and is the tallest waterfall in the country so the cascade is spectacular. It’s tucked away in the Berwyn Mountains in a lush and deep valley surrounded by the countryside. As it’s in such a remote location Pistyll Rhaeadr has a magical, otherworldly feel to it. What I especially loved about this waterfall is that the enormous cascade funnels through a natural arch in the middle. So, it looks like something from a fantasy world like Middle Earth in Lord of the Rings. In fact, there are plenty of legends about giants and dragons found here, even tales of King Arthur and Morgan Le Fay. Pistyll Rhaeadr history & legends This waterfall has a huge Celtic history with lots of legends and the Berwyn mountains are even related to the Arthurian tales. There are two rocks underneath Pistyll Rhaeadr called ffedoga which means the ‘giant and the giantess’s apronful’. It’s also considered a sacred and spiritual place of the ancient Berwyn people who were Celts. Ley lines and spiritual energy can be felt here in these waters. There is also a local legend of a Pistyll Rhaeadr dragon called Gwybr of Llanrhaeadr who lived in Llyn Luncaws in the mountains. He was ferocious and terrorised the villagers until they fought back and finally took him down *sniff*. You can visit the ancient red Pillar Coch and the tumuli mound where this event happened nearby. There are many stories of the giants told here and them building a house together or their Druid’s Bowl love story. Pistyll Waterfall #waterfall #wales #explore