Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

Hard

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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Yr Eira loop from Pontneddfechan

01:21

10.6km

290m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.90 km

Waterfall Country Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely walk, nice when it’s cloudy or for when you don’t fancy ascents.

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4.43 km

Sgwd y Pannwr

Highlight • Waterfall

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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4.61 km

Waterfall and Stone Cairns by the River, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • River

Nice secluded spot just off the hiking path near the waterside

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4.71 km

Waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are lots of flat rocks around here so it was a good place to stop.
The path slippery and dangerous when wet as it will drop you onto the rocks below so careful!!!

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5.84 km

Viewpoint

6.82 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.29 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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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

4.94 km

414 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

1.99 km