Blaen Hafren Falls is a small but pretty waterfall along the infant River Severn, situated in the Hafren Forest. Along this waterway, and indeed the many streams nearby, you can find dippers, frogs, toads and other amphibians, plus freshwater fish.

Zoe Evans

March 29, 2022

Hiking

Blaen Hafren Falls Trail follows a well-surfaced path with compact gravel and loose stones to the waterfall. It returns on a forest road. There are some steep ascents and descents and several benches along the route. This scenic route goes through the heart of the forest alongside the River Severn to Blaen Hafren Falls.

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1. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

6.27km

01:43

90m

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

13.2km

03:47

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

11.6km

03:20

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Llanidloes Without, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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Blaen Hafren Falls

1. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

2. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

3. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

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