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Sgwd yr Eira – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

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United Kingdom
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South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Rhigos

Sgwd yr Eira – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

Intermediate

4.3

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176

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Sgwd yr Eira – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

02:18

8.02km

190m

Intermediate 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: October 22, 2025

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1.84 km

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2

3.34 km

Falls of the Snow

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a stunning waterfall. In the right spate conditions it’s even possible to kayak off the top…if your good and daft enough!😵‍💫

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3.35 km

Sgwd yr Eira (Falls of Snow)

Highlight • Waterfall

Lovely walk, you reach the waterfalls just about half way so perfect spot to sit down and have some lunch. There is a burger pod near the end as well …

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3.39 km

Sgwd Yr Eira (Fall of Snow)

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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5

3.43 km

Sgwd yr Eira (Falls of Snow)

Highlight • Waterfall

It's an amazing waterfall to explore 😍

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6

3.46 km

Four Falls, Wales

Highlight • Waterfall

One of the real gems of the Bannau Brycheiniog national park, particularly good in the autumn when the trees are in colour.

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7

3.47 km

Steps to Sgwd yr Eira waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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 …

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8

3.67 km

Picnic area at Sgwd yr Eira Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's quite a steep walk down, then back up from the waterfall so the location of the picnic area is very appreciated. Thank you 'Welsh tourist board!

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9

4.06 km

Waterfall Country Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely walk, nice when it’s cloudy or for when you don’t fancy ascents.

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8.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

3.11 km

128 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.48 km

1.19 km

938 m

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