Gain Waterfall Trail

By Dave Roberts   

on November 4, 2012    No ratings yet.

Posted in Europe, Low Level and Easier Walks in Snowdonia, Riverside and Valley Walks in Snowdonia, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, Woodland Walks in Snowdonia Coed y Brenin, Easy Walk, Gwynedd Walks, NRW Trails, Trail or Fell Runs

Gain Waterfall Trail

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Route Summary:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
5.88 km 264 m

Activivity Type: Easy Walk

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

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Gain Waterfall Trail

An easy woodland walk from the Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, though regarded as ‘tough’ on the FC’s rambling scale!

From the FC Website:

“This is a tough circular walk, climbing over the Cefndeuddwr ridge before descending via the stone bridge across the upper Gain, to the Gwynfynedd Goldmine and waterfalls at the confluence of the Mawddach and Gain. From here the trail climbs back over the ridge to the visitor centre. The trail follows a combination of forest roads and steep footpaths on an unmade and uneven surface. Stout footwear recommended. Not suitable for wheeled buggies.”

The Route

Click here for a printable map and guide from the Forestry Commission website.

 

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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