Three Powys waterfalls named among UK's most beautiful

The experts at GO Outdoors compiled a list of the top 15 most beautiful waterfalls around the UK with Pistyll Rhaeadr near Llanrhaeadr named the third most impressive waterfall in the country. 

Waterfall Country in the Brecon Beacons was ranked eighth.

High Force, County Durham was named most beautiful with the Falls of Glomach in Scotland coming in second.

The Llanrhaeadr waterfall is described "Located just inside Wales in the Berwyn Mountains, near Owestry and Shrewsbury, Pistyll Rhaeadr is another one of the largest falls in the UK and is listed as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of Wales’.

"It’s relatively easy access for all abilities with a car park and tea room located at the bottom of the falls.

"There’s plenty of good walking to be had in the area, and much more than just the stunning fall to discover.

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"Local legend has it that a winged serpent lived in the lake at the top of the falls, and would fly down into the local village to steal children, women or animals before eating them.

"So if the kids won’t behave, you could always let them know all about Gwybr of Llanrhaeadr (actually don’t, that’s probably a bit mean)."

Waterfall Country.

Meanwhile Waterfall Country in the Beacons also received glowing praise.

"Waterfall Country is the name commonly used to describe an area of the Brecon Beacons that features a number of waterfalls and the scenery carved out by years of rushing water.

"This area features the four falls walk, which is by far the most popular way to see the area. The most famous of all the falls in the area is probably Sgwd Yr Eira, due to the fact that you can actually walk behind the water."

Henrhyd Falls.

Henrhyd Falls is also included in the list at 15th.

"Not too far from ‘Waterfall Country’ you will find Henrhyd Falls, the tallest waterfall in south Wales.

"While it’s certainly impressive in it’s own right, this is another waterfall for movie buffs, as it was actually used as the waterfall protecting the Batcave in Batman ‘The Dark Knight Rises’.

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