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Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Penwyllt

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Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Penwyllt

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Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Penwyllt

06:25

22.7km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu National Nature Reserve

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.22 km

Penwyllt Quarry Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Abandoned limestone quarry, which operated from c. 1870 to c. 1950 and was the source of subsistence for the nearby hamlet of Penwyllt. The quarry was the reason why there …

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3.19 km

Limestone Pavement, Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Bizarre limestone paving, between which - as if they do not fit into this stone landscape - trees grow.
Very special and fascinating environment.

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4.86 km

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve is named after a cave that lies under Carreg Cadno's northern slopes. Translating as the Cave of the Black Spring, this is the deepest cave …

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16.9 km

Henrhyd Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Henrhyd Falls is the highest waterfall in South Wales and is a breathtaking sight to behold. The stunning waterfall plunges 90 feet (27 m) into a wooded gorge. It is …

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17.2 km

Henrhyd Falls Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Henrhyd Falls, in the Brecon Beacons National Park, is the tallest waterfall in South Wales with a drop of 90 feet (27 m). It lies on National Trust land, in …

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17.4 km

Henrhyd Falls Mobile Café

Highlight • Cafe

The mobile cafe near the car park at the start of the walk down to Henrhyd Falls. They serve snacks, ice cream, burgers, and drinks.

Camping is also available.

Open every day.

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18.6 km

Horses in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

2 BEAUTIFUL HORSES & FRIENDLY

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19.4 km

Viewpoint

22.3 km

Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Castle

Highlight • Lake

Nestled on the banks of the River Tawe, this 40-acre (16 ha) Victorian country park is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park authority and contains the Grade II-listed Craig-y-Nos …

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22.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

6.56 km

6.53 km

1.57 km

340 m

Surfaces

6.42 km

6.28 km

1.88 km

1.22 km

313 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

12°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Penwyllt

Penwyllt Quarry Ruins

Limestone Pavement, Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve

Henrhyd Falls

Henrhyd Falls Bridge

Henrhyd Falls Mobile Café

Horses in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Castle

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