Instead of Barmouth or Black Rock Sands beach in Snowdonia head to Watkins Path Waterfall. The Watkins Path. Although getting to this gorgeous waterfall involves a 40-minute walk each way, it’s more than worth it. Spiral Tunnel. Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km; Ascent -  3400 feet / 1030 metres; Duration - Approx 4 - 5 hours; Grade - Moderate/hard This is a stunning waterfall. Route Details. From the standing stone at the top end of Bwlch Main, which marks the junction with the Rhyd Ddu Path, follow the path to the right and the visitor centre, Hafod Eryri, will come into sight. 1. Photo about Cascading Waterfalls by the Watkins path flowing into the Afon Cwm Llan, Snowdon, Snowdonia, Wales. Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The Watkins Glen Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park, New York, is an amazing moderate 1.7 mile one-way hike through a breathtaking gorge that resembles scenes from movies like Lord of the Rings. To reach the start of the path, follow the main road to the left from the car park, over the bridge and cross the road. We were not aware at the time that this is probably the hardest walk up Snowdon, as it starts from the lowest point and climbs a full 1,015 metres (or 3,330 feet) History of the Watkin Path The path was name after Sir Edward Watkin, a Liberal Member of Parliament. that marks the spot where the Watkin Path joins the Rhyd Ddu Path. (Remember to turn off the Rhyd Ddu Path by this stone on your way down from the summit.) It is a moderate/hard route with some scrambling at the top. The Watkin Path car park was relatively empty. 10. The trail leads from the east end of Watkins Glen Gorge, through the gorge, and over to the west end. The path climbs steadily over a short distance to the next waterfall known as the Cavern Cascade. Directly on the other side of Cavern Cascade, the path enters into a man-made cavern known as the Spiral Tunnel. This is a beautiful, less populated route with stunning views up Mount Snowdon and across to Port Madoc and the Llyn Peninsula. The Watkin Path is "the most demanding route direct to the summit of Snowdon", since it starts at the lowest elevation of any of the main routes and has the steepest overall gradient. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running. Snowdon via Watkin Path is a 7.9 mile loop trail located near Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Going off the beaten track can be arduous at the time, but it certainly has its rewards. The path passes directly behind this waterfall in an amazing piece of trail craftsmanship. To the left of the entrance to the National Trust's farm, Hafod y Llan, you will see a ‘Llwybr Watkin Path’ sign and stone steps leading into the woods. Jan 30, 2013 - The path behind Rainbow Falls in Watkins Glen State Park, New York, USA (by Nick Benson). Image of tree, snowdonia, path - 68707027