St Nectan's Waterfall

About

Rainforest with ivy covered trees and ancient stone walls, sixty foot waterfall that has punched a perfect hole through the rock, spiritual site with spirit ribbons and coins pressed into fallen trees, dead silent except for the running water

Why go

• A place that doesn't feel real in the UK
• Feels like stepping into another world

Must try

• 60 Foot waterfall that has punched a perfect hole through the rock
• Waterfall cascading through a natural opening in the rock
• Go barefoot in the waterfall

Pro tips

• Park at PL34 0BG (£3) and walk 20 mins
• Walk 30-40 minutes from the car park
• Entry is £10
• Follow the river for about a mile
• Bring waterproof footwear with grip

Good to know

• Steep drop, danger

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (4072 reviews)

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