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Wooden Shelter – Hafren Cascades Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

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Llanidloes Without

Wooden Shelter – Hafren Cascades Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

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Wooden Shelter – Hafren Cascades Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

00:54

10.4km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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67 m

Wooden Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful area to have a stop and appreciate your surroundings.

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2

3.41 km

Blaen Hafren Waterfalls

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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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3.41 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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5.14 km

Waterfall

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5

7.71 km

Hafren Cascades Boardwalk

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The forest covers around 40 square kilometres (15 square miles), and consists mainly of pine and spruce trees. It takes its name from the Afon Hafren (Welsh for 'River Severn') …

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9.47 km

Hafren Forest Waterfall

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Hafren Forest is named after the Welsh name for the River Severn, Afon Hafren. A pretty trail through the forests leads to Hafren waterfalls. There are picnic areas and toilets in the forests.

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7

9.50 km

Severn Break Its Neck Waterfall

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An interestingly names waterfall on the upper River Severn. Great as a rest spot or an excuse to stop and have a look around while running here.

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8

10.4 km

Rhyd-y-Benwch, Hafren Forest

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Rhys-y-Benwch
A fab picnic spot with toilets and picnic tables.

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

1.15 km

1.09 km

277 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

2.50 km

1.21 km

981 m

163 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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