A beautiful waterfall often overlooked by the masses as they head for more famous waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons. But you know better!

Be aware that in places the footpath is narrow, uneven and very steep. You will need to take extra care in the wet / after prolonged rain.

Bumble-Bee

December 30, 2024

Mountaineering

Resembling something which should be found in Iceland, Pen Pych waterfall is a series of cascades which tumble over a sheer sided sedimentary rock face.

The base of waterfall is …

Zoe Evans

April 20, 2024

Mountaineering

Beautiful waterfall with free parking easy trail up not to hard

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1. Pen-pych Waterfall & Virgin Falls loop from Blaencwm

8.28km

02:36

310m

Hike the Pen-pych Waterfall & Virgin Falls loop from Blaencwm, a moderate 5.1-mile route with impressive waterfalls and valley views.

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2. Pen-Pych Waterfall – View of Rhondda Fawr Valley loop from Blaencwm

9.44km

02:49

280m

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

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3. Pen-Pych Waterfall – View of Rhondda Fawr Valley loop from Treherbert

5.85km

01:50

220m

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

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Elevation 400 m

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Monday 2 March

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67 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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

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Pen-Pych Waterfall

1. Pen-pych Waterfall & Virgin Falls loop from Blaencwm

2. Pen-Pych Waterfall – View of Rhondda Fawr Valley loop from Blaencwm

3. Pen-Pych Waterfall – View of Rhondda Fawr Valley loop from Treherbert

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