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Sgwd Yr Eira

Waterfalls

Sgwd Yr Eira

Recommended by 393 hikers out of 395

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

7.25km

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120m

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

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2. Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls main route from Gwaun Hepste — Brecon Beacons National Park

7.96km

02:17

190m

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

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3. Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

16.7km

04:41

330m

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

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Dan Hobson

October 30, 2018

Sgwd Yr Eira is the star attraction of the Brecon Beacons' much-loved 'Waterfall Country' walk. Meaning 'fall of snow' in Welsh, it tumbles over the 50 foot (15.2 m) tall cliff like a beautiful veil of water. What makes the waterfall so special is that you can walk behind it for a truly incredible thing to experience. Do take care when walking behind the falls, though, as the path is rocky, wet and slippery. Make sure you have decent walking boots and waterproofs.

JEANETTE

July 25, 2020

Waterfall Country (or sometimes Waterfalls Country) is the name given to an area around the head of the Vale of Neath in South Wales where an unusually large number of publicly accessible waterfalls are located. The area is loosely defined but generally includes the group of falls on the Nedd Fechan, Pyrddin, Hepste and Mellte rivers, all of which lie in the country between the villages of Pontneddfechan and Ystradfellte in the southern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. All of these falls lie within or on the boundary of the county of Brecknockshire, now part of the unitary authority of Powys. A few miles further west are Henrhyd Falls on the Nant Llech, a tributary of the Tawe and to the south-west are Melin Court Falls on the Melin Court Brook, a tributary of the River Neath. These, along with Aberdulais Falls on the Dulais, a further tributary of the Neath are also encompassed by the term 'Waterfall/s Country' by some writers.

Collectively the falls are one of the more popular natural attractions in South Wales, which has caused problems of erosion in the vicinity of many of the falls. Most occupy locations designated as sites of special scientific interest or as special areas of conservation which aim to protect the biodiversity and geodiversity of these sites.

David Howells

September 13, 2020

This is just a beautiful walking area. If you do the 'full' 20km waterfall walk you can take in most of the waterfalls in this area that are on the rivers Mellte, Hepste and Nedd Fechan. You can start at a variety of points around the route that has car parking namely Ystradfellte, Porth Yr Ogof or Pontneddfechan. Otherwise just do the best sections of the walk. For full details of the route click here: komoot.com/tour/257832316

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Location: Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Sgwd Yr Eira

1. Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

2. Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls main route from Gwaun Hepste — Brecon Beacons National Park

3. Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

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