Swallow Falls facts for kids
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Swallow falls (Rhaeadr Ewynnol)
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| Location | Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 53°06′09″N 3°50′48″W / 53.1024°N 3.8468°W |
| Type | Cascade |
| Total height | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Watercourse | Through limestone hard rock |
Swallow Falls is a beautiful set of waterfalls in Wales. It's known in Welsh as Rhaeadr Ewynnol, which means "Foaming Waterfall". These waterfalls are found on the Afon Llugwy near a village called Betws-y-Coed. They are located in the Conwy County Borough area.
The Story of Swallow Falls
Swallow Falls is on the Afon Llugwy, close to Betws-y-Coed. The English name "Swallow Falls" likely came from a misunderstanding of the Welsh name. People might have misheard ewynnol (foaming) as y wennol (swallow), which sounds similar.
In 1899, people thought about using the falls to make electricity. This power could light up the nearby village of Betws-y-Coed. It could also provide lighting for the waterfalls themselves.
Later, in 1913, the person who owned the land, Lord Ancaster, gave Swallow Falls to the local council. The council decided to charge a small fee for visitors. This money helped pay for important things like water and electricity for the village.
By the 1930s, Swallow Falls became a very popular place for tourists to visit. Many people came to see the amazing water. One writer in 1933 described the waterfall as "coming over the rocks in a perfect torrent." They said it looked "peerless white in the dusk."
