Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

02:49

10.5km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Brecon Beacons National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.33 km

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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3.22 km

View of Sgwd Gwladys from the left bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can cross the river at this point if the water is low enough and you are either dressed well or prepared to get wet, it was too deep for us, so we walked around, the view of this waterfall is best enjoyed on the far bank, but is a detour from the main walk.

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3.28 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 rivers Mellte, Hepste and Nedd Fechan. You can start at a variety of points around the route that has car parking namely Ystradfellte, Porth Yr Ogof or Pontneddfechan. Otherwise just do the best sections of the walk. For full details of the route click here: komoot.com/tour/257832316

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4.68 km

Ddwli Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The path is easy and well maintained. Went there on a Friday and it was fairly busy but a big space

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5.53 km

Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Upper Gushing Falls)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf, or 'Upper Gushing Falls,' is a wonderful waterfall on the upper reaches of the Nedd Fechan. It is about the last of the bigger falls on the river. It is part of the waterfall country series of waterfall walks, and while this is not the biggest amongst them all, it is still a very pretty and scenic spot to spend some time.

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

1.53 km

520 m

442 m

438 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

1.40 km

940 m

276 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

May 24, 2024,Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

One of the best walks ive ever been on... it was so unexpected and Id never heard of this area. So beautiful can highly recommend 🙏💚 thanks for planning and navigating @Maria_outdoorsandstuff could get used to this 😅