Swallow Falls - Betws y Coed
c/o Community hall, Betws y Coed, LL24 0DW
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Haf Jones
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https://betws-y-coed-communitycouncil.org/
About Us
Off-road parking is generally available . The best view of Swallow Falls comes from the north bank however which needs to be approached on foot and is a fair walk. If you’re up for the walk it’s well worth it however bear in mind that you’ll have to walk back afterwards! Swallow Falls has been open to the public since 1913, when the second Lord Ancaster donated to the Betws y Coed parish council.
Swallow Falls has been a popular tourist attraction since the early 19th century when visitors first started visiting the area to admire its natural beauty. The waterfall was originally named Rhaeadr Ewynnol, which means “foaming waterfall” in Welsh, but it was later renamed Swallow Falls due to the swifts and swallows that can be seen swooping over the falls during the summer months.
Visiting Swallow Falls
Swallow Falls is open to visitors all year round, with entry fees charged to help maintain the site. There are several viewing points from which visitors can admire the falls, including a footbridge that spans the river and provides a close-up view of the cascading water.
For the more adventurous, there are several hiking trails that lead from the falls into the surrounding countryside. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and are a great way to explore the area.
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