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Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

04:42

16.8km

330m

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: June 10, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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1.71 km

Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

These waterfalls are stunning in rain or shine, be careful across the rocks as they can be slippery when wet and the drops are step and dangerous.

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3.24 km

View of Sgwd Gwladys from the left bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can cross the river at this point if the water is low enough and you are either dressed well or prepared to get wet, it was too deep for us, so we walked around, the view of this waterfall is best enjoyed on the far bank, but is a detour from the main walk.

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3.29 km

Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This is just a beautiful walking area. If you do the 'full' 20km waterfall walk you can take in most of the waterfalls in this area that are on the rivers Mellte, Hepste and Nedd Fechan. You can start at a variety of points around the route that has car parking namely Ystradfellte, Porth Yr Ogof or Pontneddfechan. Otherwise just do the best sections of the walk. For full details of the route click here: komoot.com/tour/257832316

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4.73 km

Ddwli Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The path is easy and well maintained. Went there on a Friday and it was fairly busy but a big space

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5.58 km

Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Upper Gushing Falls)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf, or 'Upper Gushing Falls,' is a wonderful waterfall on the upper reaches of the Nedd Fechan. It is about the last of the bigger falls on the river. It is part of the waterfall country series of waterfall walks, and while this is not the biggest amongst them all, it is still a very pretty and scenic spot to spend some time.

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10.5 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 the Four Falls Trail. This is a nice, easy, and very popular walk.

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12.3 km

Sgwd y Pannwr

Highlight • Waterfall

Sgwd y Pannwr - 'fall of the fuller' or 'fall of the woollen washer' in Welsh - is the lowermost of the three much-loved falls on the Mellte. Like something from a Jungle Book scene, this waterfall is as dramatic as it is beautiful.

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13.4 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 cliff like a beautiful veil of water. What makes the waterfall so special is that you can walk behind it for a truly incredible thing to experience. Do take care when walking behind the falls, though, as the path is rocky, wet and slippery. Make sure you have decent walking boots and waterproofs.

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15.0 km

Viewpoint

16.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

4.22 km

1.79 km

280 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

3.29 km

3.08 km

2.00 km

924 m

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

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Comments

May 6, 2023,So many Waterfalls!!

Beautiful walk despite the ground and the weather being very wet!

May 26, 2022,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cwm Porth -> Pontneddfechan -> Elidir Trail

A hiking trail along an infinite number of waterfalls..... and it didn't get boring. 😊
Another really great landscape.

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July 21, 2024,Waterfall Country loop from Gwaun Hepste

Nothing short of impressive this place, if you like waterfalls and wild swimming, this place is a must.

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Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall

View of Sgwd Gwladys from the left bank

Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall

Ddwli Waterfall

Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Upper Gushing Falls)

Afon Mellte Footbridge

Sgwd y Pannwr

Sgwd Yr Eira

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