Hidden Falls & Salty Tales: Chasing Waterfalls Along the Ceredigion Coast

Ceredigion. That stretch of Welsh coastline where time slows down, seagulls heckle you from above, and the sea glints like it’s winking at you. But here’s the secret most people miss: while the beaches get all the glory, it’s the waterfalls — tucked into hillsides, hidden behind coves — that hold the real magic.

Let’s take a wander, shall we?

Tresaith Waterfall — Where the River Saith Leaps into the Sea

Imagine you’re on a beach, sand between your toes, sea breeze in your hair. And there, off to the side, the River Saith just plunges off the cliff like it’s in a hurry to meet the sea. It’s bold. It’s beautiful. And it’s one of only a few waterfalls in the UK that flows straight into the ocean.

Great for a paddle, even better for a photo, and occasionally joined by dolphins showing off in the bay. It’s pure Welsh drama in the best way.

How to get there: Park at Tresaith village and walk straight down to the beach — you can’t miss it.

Afon Einion Falls — The One You Have to Earn

Now this one’s a proper hidden gem. North of Aberystwyth, past the sleepy lanes of Llwyngwril, Afon Einion quietly tumbles through woodland like it’s got a secret to keep. The trail is wild and a bit overgrown — just enough to feel like a tiny quest.

Legend has it a hermit used to live near here, communing with otters and whispering wisdom to the stream. Not verified, obviously. But you get the vibe.

Top Tip: Take good shoes and a friend who likes a detour. It’s not on a signpost — that’s part of the charm.

Pistyll y Llyn — The Big One (Not Quite Coastal, But Worth It)

Technically inland, but honestly — it’s too good not to mention. This is the highest waterfall in mid Wales, and it looks like it belongs in a fantasy film. Pistyll y Llyn pours off the Cambrian Mountains like a silver ribbon, surrounded by silence and sky.

Not a beach in sight, but a brilliant one for waterfall hunters who don’t mind a bit of legwork.

Good to Know: There’s a steep descent — and an even steeper climb back — so bring snacks. And maybe a walking stick.