Dyserth Waterfall Walk
0.6 miles (1 km)This pretty village in Denbighshire is a popular place for a short circular walk. With waterfalls, woodland, hill climbs and a railway path to the coast there's plenty of options for stretching your legs.
Walk Report on October 1st 2026 by Yvonne Jones:
We arrived in Dyserth on a lovely early autumn day and found the small free car park on Waterfall Road (postcode of LL18 6ET for your sat navs).... There aren't many spaces, so we were pleased to get one. After making the short walk to the entrance, we put a little something in the honesty box before heading down to the falls. You can actually hear the rushing water before you see it, which made the first glimpse of the 70-foot waterfall even more enjoyable.
The waterfall is tucked away behind the stone walls and woodland, with a bridge directly in front providing a great viewpoint. We spent some time here watching the water cascading into the stream below, and I liked how peaceful the setting felt despite being so close to the village. There are benches beside the falls too, making it an easy place to sit for a while and listen to the water.
There is also a smaller waterfall just to the side of the main one, which is easy to miss at first.
From the falls we followed the footpaths through the surrounding woodland and along the River Ffyddion. The route includes a flight of steep steps climbing alongside the waterfall, which gives access to the wider paths and circular walk. We took our time on this section, with the trees and running water making it feel quite different from the village streets below. I was pleased to see a grey wagtail beside the river as we made our way through the woodland. Overhead we also briefly caught sight of what we think was a buzzard.
Near the falls we also visited St Bridget's Church, a Grade II listed building with a particularly interesting Jesse Window dating from the 16th century. It was a nice little historical addition to the walk and something we might easily have missed if we'd simply visited the waterfall and headed home.
Back at the falls, we stopped at the little café and ice cream shop beside the entrance for a drink and something sweet. It made a nice ending to the walk, particularly after the climb through the woodland.
For such a short walk, Dyserth Waterfall packs plenty into a small area. The impressive main fall, smaller cascade, woodland paths, River Ffyddion and historic church make it much more than simply a quick stop to take a photograph, while the café and ice cream shop are a handy bonus at the end.
You can easily extend the walk by picking up the circular Prestatyn Walk. This will take you to the neighbouring seaside town along the Dyserth to Prestatyn Walkway which runs along a disused railway line between the two settlements.
Postcode: LL18 6ET
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There's a nice cafe at the site where you can enjoy refreshments after your walk.
The North Wales Path and the Offa's Dyke Path run past the village. These waymarked trails can be used to explore the coast, countryside and hills surrounding the village. If you head a short distance to the north you can climb to Graig Fawr and enjoy some wonderful views to the coast.
Head west of the town and you could pay a visit to Bodrhyddan Hall. There's nice paths around the formal gardens surrounding this fine 17th century stately home.
Also near the village is the coastal Point of Ayr Nature Reserve. There's wonderful views across the Dee Estuary and lots of wildlife to look out for here.
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