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Penderyn Trailhead – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Penderyn

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Hirwaun

Penderyn Trailhead – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Penderyn

Easy

3.8

(4)

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Penderyn Trailhead – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Penderyn

01:27

5.17km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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87 m

Llew Goch Pub

Highlight • Pub

A lovely pub themed pub, roaring fire, good food and nice drink selection.

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583 m

Penderyn Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Start from Penderyn in the south up to Brecon in the North.

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1.51 km

View of the Cliff in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views over the valley leading to the Waterfalls

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2.58 km

Sgwd Yr Eira

Highlight • Waterfall

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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4.11 km

Grassy Path With Views in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

Amazing trial especially at the start with all the Waterfalls, just magical place

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5.17 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

1.04 km

471 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.14 km

834 m

291 m

209 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Penderyn Trailhead – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Penderyn

Llew Goch Pub

Penderyn Trailhead

View of the Cliff in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Sgwd Yr Eira

Grassy Path With Views in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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