List of waterfalls in Wales facts for kids
Wales is a country with lots of mountains and a rainy climate. This means it's home to hundreds of amazing waterfalls! Some are super popular places to visit, others are part of old legends, and some are hidden gems that not many people know about.
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Welsh Names for Waterfalls
In Wales, many waterfalls have both English and Welsh names because it's a bilingual country. You'll often see Welsh words like 'rhaeadr', 'sgwd', 'pistyll', and 'ffrwd' in their names. These words all mean different types of waterfalls or streams.
- Rhaeadr (pronounced: rye-AH-dahr) is a common Welsh word for waterfall.
- Sgwd (pronounced: skood) is a term mostly used in the southern part of mid-Wales.
- Pistyll (pronounced: PIST-ill) is more common in the northern parts of mid-Wales.
- Ffrwd (pronounced: frood) means a stream or torrent, and can also refer to a waterfall.
Famous Waterfalls in Wales
Wales has many beautiful waterfalls. Here are a few well-known ones:
Aber Falls
Aber Falls or Rhaeadr-fawr is a very popular waterfall near Abergwyngregyn. It's easy to visit and a great spot for a family walk.
Pistyll Rhaeadr
Pistyll Rhaeadr is one of the tallest waterfalls in Wales, and even in the UK! It's near Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and is known for its stunning beauty.
Swallow Falls
Swallow Falls (or Rhaeadr Ewynnol in Welsh) is a famous waterfall on the Afon Llugwy river, close to Betws-y-coed. It's a powerful and impressive sight, especially after heavy rain.
Waterfall Country
In the southern part of Wales, there's a special area known as Waterfall Country. This region is famous for having many waterfalls close together, especially along rivers like the Afon Hepste and Afon Mellte. Some of the waterfalls here, like Sgwd yr Eira, are unique because you can actually walk behind the falling water!
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