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Sgwd Yr Eira – Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd Yr Eira – Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd Yr Eira – Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

01:35

13.8km

240m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Parking

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1.84 km

Viewpoint

3.39 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 …

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5.24 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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5.42 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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7.50 km

Pont Rhyd-y-cnau Swimming Spot

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Great little swim spot on the Nedd Fechan. Perfect if you're running past on a hot day. The pool under the bridge is deep enough to swim in.

It's less …

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8.80 km

Waterfalls of the River Neath

Highlight (Segment) • 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 …

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.01 km

2.44 km

1.11 km

898 m

295 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

2.86 km

1.55 km

1.49 km

1.04 km

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

13°C

6°C

13 %

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Sgwd Yr Eira – Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

Sgwd Yr Eira

Afon Mellte Footbridge

Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall

Pont Rhyd-y-cnau Swimming Spot

Waterfalls of the River Neath

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