Notable waterfall · Gwynedd, Wales
Pistyll Cain
Pistyll Cain is a waterfall in Gwynedd, Wales.
Pistyll Cain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Pistyll Cain
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Pistyll Cain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 52.83046, -3.88052. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Pistyll Cain
- Rhobell Fawr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~7 km · Must-see
- Moel Oernant · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~8 km · Must-see
- Rhinog Fach · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~9 km · Must-see
- Y Llethr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~9 km · Must-see
- Dduallt · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~10 km · Must-see
- Rhinog Fawr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~10 km · Must-see
- Foel Boeth · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~10 km · Must-see
- Cymer Abbey · fort · Gwynedd · ~10 km · Must-see
- Gallt-Y-Daren · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~10 km · Must-see
- Eryri National Park · sanctuary · Gwynedd · ~12 km · Must-see
- St Mark's Church · church · Gwynedd · ~12 km · Must-see
- Foel Penolau · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~13 km · Must-see
- Moel Ysgyfarnogod · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~13 km · Must-see
- Moel Llyfnant · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~13 km · Must-see
- Tomen Y Mur Roman Fort · fort · Gwynedd · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bryn Cader Faner · fort · Gwynedd · ~14 km · Must-see
- Carndochan Castle · fort · Gwynedd · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Gwynedd · ~16 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Pistyll Cain
- Maesglase (Craig Rhiw-erch) · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~19 km · Must-see
- Dolgoch Lower Falls · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~31 km · Must-see
- Conwy Falls · waterfall · Conwy · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Snowdon Waterfalls · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~37 km · Must-see
- Devil's Kitchen · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~41 km · Must-see
- Llanberis Falls · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~42 km · Must-see
- Ogwen Falls · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~42 km · Must-see
- Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall · waterfall · Powys · ~42 km · Must-see
- Fairy Falls · waterfall · Conwy · ~45 km · Must-see
- Aber Falls · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~54 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Pistyll Cain flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Pistyll Cain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Pistyll Cain?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Pistyll Cain?
Nearby: Rhobell Fawr (viewpoint, 7 km), Moel Oernant (viewpoint, 8 km), Rhinog Fach (viewpoint, 9 km), Y Llethr (viewpoint, 9 km), Dduallt (viewpoint, 10 km), Rhinog Fawr (viewpoint, 10 km).
Is Pistyll Cain worth visiting?
Pistyll Cain is listed as a notable waterfall in Wales on Spotwander.