The first waterfall most hikers encounter when exploring 'Waterfall Country' in the Brecon Beacons is Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn, meaning ‘upper fall of the white meadow’. Comprising two sets of falls, a few hundred metres apart, the upper falls are the highest and thunder dramatically into the River Mellte below. The lower falls are a picturesque series of cascades that flow into the steep gorge below.

David Howells

October 26, 2020

Hiking

You will be amazed to know that guys actually kayak off this waterfall when the water level is right. Looking down the river they go over on river left. There …

Marian

October 23, 2018

Hiking

First waterfall out of four in this trail. The walk is worth every step!!!

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

7.25km

02:00

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

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

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

17.1km

04:47

330m

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

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Elevation 220 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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