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Sgwd Yr Eira – Pwll Berw Falls loop from Ystradfellte

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Sgwd Yr Eira – Pwll Berw Falls loop from Ystradfellte

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Sgwd Yr Eira – Pwll Berw Falls loop from Ystradfellte

04:53

17.1km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.30 km

Afon Mellte Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This footbridge across the Afon Mellte is located just north of Sgwd Clun Gwyn. The bridge is located on the connector trail leading from Porth Yr Ogof car park to …

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2

2.85 km

Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall Viewpoint

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This is the main viewpoint for Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall on this side of the river. The viewpoint is small but you have a great vantage point looking right down …

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3

3.87 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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4

4.44 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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5

7.37 km

Pwll Berw Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Loose, steep trail down to the pools but well worth the effort. Good footwear is a must if you want to climb down into the gorge. Silica mine needs a …

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6

9.35 km

Waterfall Country Gate (Elidir Trail)

Highlight • Forest

The start of the second rivers worth of waterfalls, not as impressive as the other side, but still worth a walk to see and this side is quieter from visitors if you want some peace and tranquility.

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12.3 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

14.3 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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9

14.4 km

Viewpoint Above the Picnic Area, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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If you plan your route along this path you may want to take rest at this spot. It provides two benches. A few meters further down you'll find a big …

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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.92 km

5.35 km

1.04 km

571 m

254 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

4.50 km

3.00 km

2.33 km

906 m

571 m

369 m

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