ModerateOff-lead sections

Dolmelynllyn Estate & Rhaeadr Ddu Waterfall Walk

Ganllwyd, Gwynedd ·

Quick answer

Dolmelynllyn Estate near Ganllwyd, Gwynedd is a National Trust property with waymarked woodland walks to Rhaeadr Ddu waterfall, dog-friendly on lead near steep gorge sections.

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Distance

3.5 miles

Moderate

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

This National Trust estate near Ganllwyd offers a network of colour-coded trails through oak woodland to the dramatic Rhaeadr Ddu waterfall on the Afon Gamlan, plus a gentler ornamental lake loop. Paths can be steep, rocky and muddy close to the falls, so dogs are best kept on a short lead in these sections.

Terrain

Woodland pathRiverside pathWaterfall gorgeSome steps

🅿️ Parking

National Trust car park at Dolmelynllyn, off the A470 near Ganllwyd.

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