Start/Finish

Parking spaces by the side of the road at Bont Newydd, Abergwyngregyn GR: SH662720

1 SH662720 The footpath to the waterfall is clearly signed from the car park at Bont Newydd. Pass through the iron gate and follow the path for 2km to the foot of the falls.

2 SH668701 Cross the wooden footbridge over the river and climb the stone steps to a viewpoint overlooking the plunge pool of the waterfall.

3 SH667700 Follow the North Wales Path westwards for 400m and cross a second footbridge at the foot of a small waterfall.

4 SH664699 Continue along the North Wales Path for 2km as it gently climbs the western slopes of the valley. Make sure to turn back at regular intervals for dramatic views of the waterfall.

Pass beneath electricity pylons to a plantation of conifers.

5 SH660717 Keep with the path for a further 500m to reach a field gate.

6 SH657720 Pass through the gate and keep to the North Wales Path as it contours around the headland with breathtaking views across the Menai Straights to the north. After 2km you will reach a disused quarry.

7 SH646708 The North Wales Path continues for 2.5km, coiling around a conifer plantation at Nant-Heilyn and descending to meet a minor road at Bronydd Isaf.

8 SH626704 Take the road westwards for 100m then turn right. After a further 100m of road you will see a track on your right. Follow the path for 600m to again meet the minor road.

9 SH629709 Follow the minor road for 1.2km to the hamlet of Crymlyn.

10 SH638715 Where the road branches in the centre of the hamlet take the road to the right, heading eastwards, for a further 600m.

11 SH643718 To your right you will see a rough track climbing towards Yr Ogof. After just 100m there is a footpath on your left. Follow the path for 1.6km, passing the farms of Glyn and Henffordd to the village of Abergwyngregyn.

12 SH657724 Take the minor road alongside the river for 700m to return to the car park.