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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

02:47

9.91km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 4.22 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

1

112 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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2

482 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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3

2.09 km

Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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 …

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4

2.50 km

Waterfalls of the River Neath

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

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 …

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5

4.23 km

Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest area with tables and fireplace

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6

4.25 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 …

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7

7.98 km

Cave entrance

Highlight • Cave

In mid-June there was water in the cave

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8

8.02 km

Bridge over the River Neath

Highlight • Bridge

Here you can comfortably get across from the eastern side to the "touristy" side

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B

9.91 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.84 km

1.53 km

510 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

1.76 km

741 m

444 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 28 October

13°C

8°C

60 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 4, 2025,Hike

The ground was rough in places , wet, rocky, rooty. Deep ravens a slip would mean disaster

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