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Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

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Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

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Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

02:00

7.25km

120m

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Embark on the Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth, an easy 4.5-mile (7.3 km) hike through the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park. This route, which takes around 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete, guides you through ancient woodlands, rolling fields, and serene riverside paths, offering 394…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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125 m

Porth Yr Ogof Cave

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Porth Yr Ogof (gateway to the cave, in Welsh) boasts the largest entrance of any cave in Wales at over 55 feet (17 m) wide and almost 16 feet (5 …

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1.65 km

Afon Mellte Footbridge

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This footbridge across the Afon Mellte is located just north of Sgwd Clun Gwyn. The bridge is located on the connector trail leading from Porth Yr Ogof car park to …

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1.83 km

Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall

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The first waterfall most hikers encounter when exploring 'Waterfall Country' in the Brecon Beacons is Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn, meaning ‘upper fall of the white meadow’. Comprising two sets of falls, …

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2.53 km

Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall Viewpoint

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This is the main viewpoint for Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall on this side of the river. The viewpoint is small but you have a great vantage point looking right down …

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2.71 km

Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn

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Sgwd Isaaf Clun-Gwyn means ‘lower fall of the white meadow’. While the higher falls a few hundred metres up the River Mellte are very dramatic, the lower falls are a …

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3.15 km

Sgwd y Pannwr

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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 …

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4.25 km

Sgwd Yr Eira

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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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7.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

597 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.30 km

1.52 km

409 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

26°C

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Comments

September 27, 2023,Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth — Brecon Beacons National Park

Some amazing waterfalls.. jusr be aware.. part of the route is currently closed.. from both sides.. i have posted the position on the map. There is no indication to why or how long it will be closed. There is a fallen tree closer to the start of the Cwn Porth, and its necessary to climb over the wired fence to …

May 3, 2025,Ystradfellte Vier-Wasserfälle-Wanderung von Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

We reached the entrance through a sheep meadow. Initially, the path along the river was very natural. Other parts, however, are easy to walk. The final waterfall, however, can only be reached via a steep staircase. All in all, this tour is highly recommended. If you like, you can also visit the exuberant waterfalls.

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September 8, 2025,Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Very enjoyable hike. Plenty of wildlife. Moderate to strenuous in places walk. We'll sign posted throughout.

May 24, 2025,Waterfall Hike, Brecon Beacons Nationalpark, Wales

No matter the weather, the waterfall trail is always a good option. Get there early, as the parking lot fills up quickly. I had to skip one waterfall due to time constraints. The trail is well signposted, and National Park staff are at the parking lot with lots of tips for the hike.

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July 10, 2025,Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth / Brecon Beacons National Park

Komoot is on one with this, we weren't that fast, it was much higher elevation and certainly much longer!

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Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Porth Yr Ogof Cave

Afon Mellte Footbridge

Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall

Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall Viewpoint

Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn

Sgwd y Pannwr

Sgwd Yr Eira

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