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Ystradfellte Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Ystradfellte Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Ystradfellte Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

04:43

16.6km

370m

Intermediate 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: June 8, 2024

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1.33 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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2

4.20 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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3

5.05 km

Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Upper Gushing Falls)

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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 …

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4

7.72 km

Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall

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The first waterfall most hikers encounter when exploring 'Waterfall Country' in the Brecon Beacons is Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn, meaning ‘upper fall of the white meadow’. Comprising two sets of falls, …

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5

7.88 km

Afon Mellte Footbridge

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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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6

8.58 km

Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn

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Sgwd Isaaf Clun-Gwyn means ‘lower fall of the white meadow’. While the higher falls a few hundred metres up the River Mellte are very dramatic, the lower falls are a …

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7

9.02 km

Sgwd y Pannwr

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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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8

10.1 km

Sgwd Yr Eira (Fall of Snow)

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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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16.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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11.5 km

2.34 km

2.16 km

383 m

265 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

4.88 km

2.19 km

599 m

566 m

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