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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Penderyn

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South Wales

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Hirwaun

Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Penderyn

Moderate

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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Penderyn

02:30

8.99km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.14 km

Penderyn Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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

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3.70 km

Waterfall Country Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely walk, nice when it’s cloudy or for when you don’t fancy ascents.

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4.23 km

Sgwd y Pannwr - 'fall of the fuller' or 'fall of the woollen washer' in Welsh - is the lowermost of the three much-loved falls on the Mellte. Like something from a Jungle Book scene, this waterfall is as dramatic as it is beautiful.

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4.41 km

Waterfall and Stone Cairns by the River, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • River

Nice secluded spot just off the hiking path near the waterside

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4.52 km

Waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are lots of flat rocks around here so it was a good place to stop.
The path slippery and dangerous when wet as it will drop you onto the rocks below so careful!!!

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5.85 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 cliff like a beautiful veil of water. What makes the waterfall so special is that you can walk behind it for a truly incredible thing to experience. Do take care when walking behind the falls, though, as the path is rocky, wet and slippery. Make sure you have decent walking boots and waterproofs.

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7.38 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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8.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

823 m

725 m

621 m

575 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

1.95 km

1.44 km

291 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

32°C

21°C

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Comments

June 21, 2025,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Brecon Beacons: Wasserfall-Trail ab Penderyn

First of all: The waterfalls are truly amazing to see.

Overall, today was a very special experience. We probably made the mistake of doing this hike on the weekend, especially when it was over 25°C.

After not meeting a soul on the 2.5 km between Penderyn and the steps down to the river, we were slightly shocked by the hustle …

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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Penderyn

Penderyn Trailhead

Waterfall Country Information Board

Sgwd y Pannwr

Waterfall and Stone Cairns by the River, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Sgwd Yr Eira

Grassy Path With Views in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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