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Rhondda Cynon Taf
Hirwaun

Sgwd Yr Eira (Fall of Snow) – Falls of the Snow loop from Penderyn

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Hirwaun

Sgwd Yr Eira (Fall of Snow) – Falls of the Snow loop from Penderyn

Moderate

4.6

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118

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Sgwd Yr Eira (Fall of Snow) – Falls of the Snow loop from Penderyn

03:36

12.4km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

9.20 km

Sgwd Yr Eira

Highlight • Waterfall

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 …

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10.8 km

Amazing trial especially at the start with all the Waterfalls, just magical place

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11.3 km

Penderyn Trailhead

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Start from Penderyn in the south up to Brecon in the North.

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

3.47 km

1.27 km

726 m

575 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

2.71 km

2.38 km

1.54 km

854 m

419 m

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Thursday 12 March

11°C

4°C

98 %

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