Sgwd Yr Eira – Sgwd y Pannwr loop from Penderyn

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Sgwd Yr Eira – Sgwd y Pannwr loop from Penderyn

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Sgwd Yr Eira – Sgwd y Pannwr loop from Penderyn

02:27

8.76km

170m

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: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.13 km

Penderyn Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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

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3.13 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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3.69 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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4.23 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 …

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4.40 km

Waterfall and Stone Cairns by the River, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • River

Nice secluded spot just off the hiking path near the waterside

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4.51 km

Waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are lots of flat rocks around here so it was a good place to stop.
The path slippery and dangerous when wet as it will drop you onto the rocks below so careful!!!

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7.15 km

Grassy Path With Views in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

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

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8.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

1.43 km

643 m

594 m

131 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

1.69 km

1.22 km

298 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

11°C

6°C

79 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Comments

June 21, 2025,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Brecon Beacons: Wasserfall-Trail ab Penderyn

First of all: The waterfalls are truly amazing to see.

Overall, today was a very special experience. We probably made the mistake of doing this hike on the weekend, especially when it was over 25°C.

After not meeting a soul on the 2.5 km between Penderyn and the steps down to the river, we were slightly shocked by the hustle …

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