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Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

02:49

10.1km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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173 m

Old White Horse Inn

Highlight • Pub

A most welcome watering hole

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282 m

The Angel

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little pub for food and drink and public toilets opposite

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303 m

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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674 m

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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2.26 km

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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2.31 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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2.68 km

Waterfalls of the River Neath

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

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4.47 km

Pont Melin-Fach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This is Pont Melin-Fach. Pont, means bridge in Welsh, and here is a lovely stone bridge at the bottom of Heol Calch. This is a very popular picnic spot, as there are a few benches here. It also marks the end of the official waterfall walk along the Afon Nedd (River Neath). You can still walk higher up the river, where there are nice parts of the river still to see, but the best is behind you.

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8.20 km

Cave Entrance

10.1 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

1.53 km

536 m

184 m

Surfaces

7.01 km

1.72 km

843 m

479 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

Old White Horse Inn

The Angel

Waterfall Country Gate (Elidir Trail)

Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall