The Top 8 Gorges in Brecon Beacons
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 8
to choose from in Brecon Beacons. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Brecon Beacons.
to choose from in Brecon Beacons. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Brecon Beacons.
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall
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The first waterfall most hikers encounter when exploring 'Waterfall Country' in the Brecon Beacons is Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn, meaning ‘upper fall of the white meadow’. Comprising two sets of falls, …
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Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn
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Sgwd Isaaf Clun-Gwyn means ‘lower fall of the white meadow’. While the higher falls a few hundred metres up the River Mellte are very dramatic, the lower falls are a …
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Henrhyd Falls
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Henrhyd Falls is the highest waterfall in South Wales and is a breathtaking sight to behold. The stunning waterfall plunges 90 feet (27 m) into a wooded gorge. It is …
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Blaen Taf Fawr Valley
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The Blaen Taf Fawr and Afon Tarell segments start at the Storey Arms parking area. Head through the gate towards Corn Du, to the Taf Fawr bridge. Ignore the path …
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Pwll Berw Waterfall
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Loose, steep trail down to the pools but well worth the effort. Good footwear is a must if you want to climb down into the gorge. Silica mine needs a …
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