About Gain Waterfall Trail
There is a diversion in operation on the trail due to felling operations, please follow the waymarked alternative route. Please be aware that timber haulage wagons will be using some of the forest roads
This is a tough circular walk, climbing over the Cefndeuddwr ridge before descending via the stone bridge across the upper Gain, to the Gwynfynedd Goldmine and waterfalls at the confluence of the Mawddach and Gain. From here the trail climbs back over the ridge to the visitor centre. The trail follows a combination of forest roads and steep footpaths on an unmade and uneven surface. Stout footwear recommended. Not suitable for wheeled buggies.
Gain Waterfall Trail Guide
How to get there:
Gain Waterfall Trail can be started from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre in Coed y Brenin. Dolgellau, Porthmadog, Bala, Barmouth, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Machynlleth are the nearest towns or villages.
East off the A470, 8 miles North of Dolgellau just North of Ganllwyd, South of Trawsfynydd. Follow the brown tourist signs.
OS Grid Reference: SH 725 272
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/
| Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 4.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 2 hours |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Graeme Stringer Recreation Ranger e-mail: graeme.stringer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
