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Steps to Sgwd yr Eira waterfall

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Steps to Sgwd yr Eira waterfall

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Steps to Sgwd yr Eira waterfall

Name: Steps to Sgwd yr Eira waterfall
Rating: 2

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

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1. 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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2. Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Ystradfellte

8.41km

02:24

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

14.2km

04:00

290m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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David Howells

February 19, 2024

Sgwd yr Eira is the most impressive waterfall in the Pontneddfechan area. It is a high, broad, and powerful waterfall that resembles a curtain of water when it is in full flow. The fact that you can walk behind it just adds to the beauty of this amphitheatre you find yourself in. To get there, however, you have to take around 170 steps that go down the steep side of the valley to the river bed. If this worries you somewhat, just take your time when you go down and when you come back up. In addition, at the bottom, the path that goes to the waterfall is rocky and slippery, and if you walk behind the waterfall, it will be a bit wet, so a waterproof might be necessary.

dipperdolphin

November 13, 2022

Awesome trails with lovely waterfalls. Great for a cloudy day when the views aren't great from the peaks.

Ben Hilton

November 27, 2022

You can walk behind the water fall and you’ll want some water proof clothes on. But well worth it

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Distance 137 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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

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Steps to Sgwd yr Eira waterfall

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

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