Cascade at Glynllifon

The Cascade at Glynllifon is a Grade II listed structure that runs down the hillside towards the Afon Llifon, fed by a reservoir located on the hill near Fort Williamsburg. This cascade is one of several water features at Glynllifon and was originally designed to supply water to the grand fountain located across the river at the eastern end of the Coed y Terrace vista. While the fountain is now operational again, the cascade itself no longer functions.

At the top of the cascade, there is a square structure featuring a pointed arch. To the west, the cascade descends through a series of five levels, each bordered by rubble walls. The cascade is culverted beneath one of the woodland paths. At the base, there is a square structure made of coursed rubble, which has a semicircular arched recess at the front. Visitors could once walk behind the water as it cascaded over the top into a small fountain pool before continuing down to the Llifon. Additionally, at the top of the cascade, there is a leat that runs west towards the Mill Folly Grotto.