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Porth Yr Ogof Cave

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Porth Yr Ogof Cave

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Porth Yr Ogof Cave

Recommended by 60 hikers out of 63

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Ystradfellte, 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

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2. Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Sgwd Yr Eira (Fall of Snow) loop from Pontneddfechan

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3. Afon Mellte Footbridge – Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall loop from Ystradfellte

5.63km

01:31

70m

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

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Tips

Dan Hobson

October 30, 2018

Porth Yr Ogof (gateway to the cave, in Welsh) boasts the largest entrance of any cave in Wales at over 55 feet (17 m) wide and almost 16 feet (5 me) tall. The cave is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and is adjoined by a visitor centre and a pay and display car park, which is a handy place to park to explore the waterfalls.

David Howells

February 12, 2024

As well as the caves, here you have Porth yr Ogof car park, or Cwm Porth car park, to give it its proper name. It's one of the better car parks, with toilets and a small shop. On most days there is also hot food and drinks available. The famous Four Waterfalls walk also starts from here. This is a spectacular walk, and each waterfall is great in its own way. They are Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd y Pannwr, and Sgwd yr Eira.

FARID L

July 26, 2021

Moderate trail that anyone can enjoy.

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Ystradfellte, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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

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