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PISTYLL RHAEADR IS BRITAIN'S TALLEST SINGLE-DROP WATERFALL - AN INCREDIBLE 80 METRES HIGH 09:56, 07 Feb 2025 Fancy a day out that will take your breath away? There's actually a

waterfall that's 'taller than Niagara Falls' and less than two hours from Birmingham. Pistyll Rhaeadr is Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall, spanning an incredible

height of 80 metres, or 240 feet. By comparison, Niagara Falls has a height of 57 metres, or 188 feet. This beautiful waterfall is in Powys and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of

Wales. You can make a day of it by exploring the Berwyn Mountains and surrounding hills, which have walks to suit all ages and abilities. READ MORE - 11 STUNNING WATERFALL WALKS YOU CAN

DRIVE TO FROM BIRMINGHAM READ NEXT: THE 'SPECTACULAR' WATERFALL WALK WITH SPOOKY SECRET AND A COSY PUB A DAY OUT FROM BIRMINGHAM A spokesman for the Pistyll Rhaeadr website said:

"At 240ft (80m) high, it is Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall, captivating all who visit her. Generation after generation take in the spirit and presence of this special

place. Article continues below "Many mention how quickly they find peace and reverence within themselves, seldom found in our busy and fragmented world. It's a great place for a

half-day visit. A walk in the mountains makes for a fine full day out." There's a small car park at the bottom of the waterfall and a public footpath takes you right to the top of

the falls in around 20 minutes, zig-zagging across the mountain and passing farmland on the way. From here, you get to see the whole valley and the river tumbling down from the top.

There's a seating area for you to soak up the view. It's best to wear walking boots because, whilst this is not a long walk, it is worth noting there is some climbing involved on

track or rough steps. You can park When you come back down, you can reward yourself with lunch or coffee and cake at the Tan-y-Pistyll (Little house under the waterfall) tea room.

There's a lovely view of the waterfall from the garden or, when it's colder, a warm log fire to sit by whilst you tuck into Sunday lunches, hot chocolate, breakfasts, sandwiches

and snacks. You can even camp here if you like. The campsite office is in the barn on the lower car park. Find out more here READ MORE: Amazing waterfalls within two to three hours of

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There are three additional walks to try too. The Old Lead & Silver Mines route is around three miles along paths or the Llyn Lluncaws walk is four miles and involves some moderate

climbing along the track. If you're feeling energetic, you could venture onto the Berwyn Ridge walk, which is a high climb of around seven miles, which should only be done in the right

weather conditions. You can visit the falls for free although donations towards the upkeep of the site are welcomed. Parking is limited and costs £5 on weekdays and £10 on weekends. Article

continues below HOW TO GET TO PISTYLL RHAEADR FROM BIRMINGHAM Pistyll Rhaeadr is in Powys, west of Oswestry and Shrewsbury, just the other side of the Welsh border in the Berwyn Mountains.

From Birmingham, you head onto the M6 then the M54 to Shrewsbury then along the A5 and the B439 to the village of Llanrhaeadr ym Mochant. Then head down Waterfall Street next to the

Greatorex stores and follow this road for four miles. It takes around one hour and 45 minutes. The postcode is SY10 0BZ.