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Blaen Hafren Falls – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

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Llanidloes Without

Blaen Hafren Falls – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

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Blaen Hafren Falls – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

01:19

11.8km

280m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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177 m

Severn Break Its Neck

Highlight • Waterfall

Some great gravel & MTB trails close by

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479 m

Hafren Forest Stream and Boardwalk

Highlight • River

Although the forest still produces timber for Natural Resources Wales, it has also developed as a wildlife habitat and as a tourist attraction. The red kite is seen in the …

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3.21 km

Blaen Hafren Falls

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Blaen Hafren Falls is a small but pretty waterfall along the infant River Severn, situated in the Hafren Forest. Along this waterway, and indeed the many streams nearby, you can find dippers, frogs, toads and other amphibians, plus freshwater fish.

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3.21 km

Blaen Hafren Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

This small but delightful waterfall forms part of the early stages of the River Severn, the longest river in Great Britain.

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5

4.24 km

The Easel Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice seat with a view, looks much like an oversized Artist's Eazel

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5.91 km

Source of the River Severn

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The River Severn begins its epic 220 mile (354 km) journey right here, high in the Cambrian Mountains. The Severn is the longest river in Britain and has the most …

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7

11.6 km

Hafren Forest Boardwalk

Highlight • River

A stunning board walk wheelchair accessible you can further the walk to the waterfall this may be difficult terrain for some each is different

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11.6 km

Ford on the River Severn, Hafren Forest

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Do not be deceived by this innocent looking ford. Many have tried to ride it and most have got wet feet if not more

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

671 m

640 m

284 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (610 m)

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Saturday 27 June

17°C

11°C

49 %

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