The Four Falls Trail
Four waterfalls in 'Waterfall Country', including Sgwd yr Eira, where you can walk behind the falling water.
- Distance
- 10.5 km
- Ascent
- 240 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 333 m
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About this walk
The Four Falls Trail is a moderate 10.5 km out-and-back walk with 240 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Gwaun Hepste car park, near Ystradfellte (grid reference SN 935 123).
The rivers around Ystradfellte drop over a series of spectacular waterfalls in wooded gorges. This walk links four of them: Sgwd Clun-gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn, Sgwd y Pannwr and Sgwd yr Eira.
At Sgwd yr Eira, the path runs behind the curtain of water. The paths are steep, rocky and very slippery when wet; stay on them, as there have been serious accidents on the gorge sides.
Route
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Through the forest
Follow the waymarked trail through the forest to the river.
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The falls
Visit Sgwd Clun-gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn and Sgwd y Pannwr, then Sgwd yr Eira.
Summit
On the way
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Porth yr OgofCave · 800 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Four Falls Trail take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 10.5 km route, which has 240 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Gwaun Hepste car park, near Ystradfellte (grid reference SN 935 123). Pay and display car park (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Forest paths; steep, rocky and slippery steps down to the falls.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Stay on the paths: the gorge sides are steep and the rock is slippery.
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