Gain Waterfall Trail
Route Summary:
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
| 5.9 km | 263 m |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
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Facilities:
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Hazards:
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Summits and Places on this Route
- Craig y Ganllwyd - 1.9km
- Hafod-fraith - 2.2km
- Moel Gwynfynydd - 2.4km
- Bryn Merllyn - 2.7km
- Craig Aberserw - 2.8km
Places Nearby
- Penrhos Bothy - 3.5km
- Llyn Hywel Wild Camp - 6.0km
- Llyn Morwynion Wild Camp - 7.3km
- Llyn Du (Rhinog Fawr) Wild Camp - 7.3km
- Llyn Twr Glas Wild Camp - 8.2km
Routes Nearby
- Rhedfa Sarn Helen – Snowdonia and Coed y Brenin Trail Running - 0.0km
- Cefndeuddwr Trail - 0.0km
- The Glasdir Copper Trail - 0.0km
- Coed y Brenin Volcano Trail - 0.0km
- Coed y Brenin Trail Runs – Half Marathon Waymarked Trail - 0.0km
- Coed y Brenin Trail Runs – Goldrush Waymarked Trail - 0.1km
- The Beast of Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike Route - 0.7km
- Yr Afon Green Mountain Bike Route - 0.7km
Accommodation Nearby:
- Snowdonia Cabin - 5.1km
- Nook Snowdonia - 24.7km
- Summit to Savour - 25.3km
- Llyn Gwynant Campsite - 26.6km
- Ty Beic Holiday Cottages - 27.6km
Campsites Nearby:
- Llyn Gwynant Campsite - 26.6km
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 29.5km
- Dol Gam Campsite and B&B - 30.6km
- Gwern Gôf Uchaf Campsite - 33.6km
- Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite - 33.6km
Pubs and Cafes Nearby:
- Tŷ Te Cadair Tea Room - 15.4km
- Pen y Gwryd Hotel - 29.5km
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 29.5km
- Mallorys YHA, Pen y Pass - 29.7km
- The Royal Oak Hotel - 30.3km
Other Businesses Nearby:
- Snowdonia Cabin - 5.1km
- Tŷ Te Cadair Tea Room - 15.4km
- Summit to Savour - 25.3km
- Breese Adventures - 28.0km
- Pen y Gwryd Hotel - 29.5km
Gain Waterfall Trail Details
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.
