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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Bryn Bwch

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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Bryn Bwch

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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Bryn Bwch

02:44

9.63km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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1.12 km

Closest Car Park to Waterfalls

Highlight • Parking

3.40 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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4.17 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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4.45 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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5.55 km

Sgwd Yr Eira

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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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7.54 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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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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8.48 km

Trailhead Information Board, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Free early otherwise its £5 for the farmers field

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9.63 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

2.12 km

329 m

254 m

205 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

2.74 km

2.36 km

406 m

329 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

17°C

9°C

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Comments

May 24, 2026,UK, Wales: Brecon Beacons National Park

1. Sgwd Clun-gwyn
2. Sgwd yr Eira
3. Sgwd y Pannwr
4. Sgwd ISAF Clun-gwyn

These are the 4 waterfalls we looked at today. Absolutely worth seeing! At the second one, you can even walk behind the waterfall. I tried it and gave up due to the crowd of people 😃.

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August 13, 2021,Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall – Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall Runde von Penderyn

Nice hike with a very stony and steep climb. Paths only for experienced. Good shoes are recommended.

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April 16, 2023,Brecon Beacons Waterfalls Walk

beautiful waterfalls, but unfortunately not such a nice day for me, I slipped on the slippery rocks and landed backwards in the water with my camera. Sprained my right wrist, micked my elbow and then, as a reward, walked wet and muddy for about 1 hour to the car. 😓

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September 8, 2025,Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Very enjoyable hike. Plenty of wildlife. Moderate to strenuous in places walk. We'll sign posted throughout.

May 24, 2025,Waterfall Hike, Brecon Beacons Nationalpark, Wales

No matter the weather, the waterfall trail is always a good option. Get there early, as the parking lot fills up quickly. I had to skip one waterfall due to time constraints. The trail is well signposted, and National Park staff are at the parking lot with lots of tips for the hike.

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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Bryn Bwch

Closest Car Park to Waterfalls

Waterfall Country Information Board

Waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Sgwd y Pannwr

Sgwd Yr Eira

Afon Mellte Footbridge

Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall

Trailhead Information Board, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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