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Swallow Falls

Near Betws y Coed, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia National Park, Wales
4.0 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
Description: These falls add to Betws-y-Coed's already great rustic beauty.
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Rockford, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The 1 pound 50 charge to access Swallow Falls was well worth it. The power and beauty of Swallow Falls shouldn't be missed. The only minor disappointment that we had was the fact that we could not hike around the area. More

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derbyshire
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

you do need a pound coin to get in, there is a box on the wall you pay at if the kiosk is closed. there are also steps to different viewing platforms More

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N. Staffordshire
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

There's a lot of steps but it's worth it. Would have been nice to have a little coffee shop where the seating area is More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Found it bizarre to have to pay to see natural waterfalls. Having said that it was only £1 per person so not so bad. Make sure you have £1 coin ready as there are turnstiles that require the correct amount. Free parking but in summer months can be chaotic! Well maintained walk inside the compound, and the waterfalls themselves are... More

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Milton Keynes
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The most spectacular waterfall imaginable and with the recent heavy rain, at full throttle. It costs a derisory amount to enter, descend the steps and feel the power of nature up close and personal. There's a car park opposite but you have to pay; if you can get into the lay-by on the side of the falls, it's free -... More

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Tring, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Really sensational as had had so much rain that the falls were amazing More

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Gainsborough, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

A great waterfall right at the side of the road just outside Betws-y-coed, it was a spectacular sight when we visited as there had been a lot of rain More

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Yorkshire UK
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The falls were impressive after some heavy rain during the previous week. Access is good and well maintained, apart from the turnstile entrance which is not so easy to navigate. You need a £1 coin. More

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Wakefield, United Kingdom
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

not that dramatic worth seeing if passing even though they charge £1. i would not bother going out of my way though. More

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Farnborough, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

A beautiful and impressive water fall with excellent viewing areas. More

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