Conwy Falls

[2] The falls are located in the last gorge section of the river Conwy at a point where it plunges 50 feet (15 m) into a deep pool.

Polecats and other wild animals, including 32 species of bird, inhabit the surrounding woodlands, which extend to approximately 9.5 acres (38,000 m2).

When low levels are detected, the flow is diverted over the falls, rather than through the pass, to ensure that flora in the gorge is protected.

"[9] In 2016 a planning application was submitted for the construction of a 5MW hydro-electricity generating plant at Conwy Falls and the Fairy Glen.

An earlier application had been rejected, and the new proposal involved construction of a weir above Conwy Falls, and 1 km of tunnels and buried pipelines.

Conwy Falls as seen from the viewpoint near the bottom of the falls in Wales.
Conwy Falls after heavy rain
The front of the cafe building near Conwy Falls in Wales named Conwy Falls Cafe.