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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

03:04

10.9km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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123 m

The Angel

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little pub for food and drink and public toilets opposite

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144 m

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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515 m

Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

These waterfalls are stunning in rain or shine, be careful across the rocks as they can be slippery when wet and the drops are step and dangerous.

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2.00 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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3.79 km

Pont Melin-Fach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This is Pont Melin-Fach. Pont, means bridge in Welsh, and here is a lovely stone bridge at the bottom of Heol Calch. This is a very popular picnic spot, as …

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5.14 km

Sunken Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bit of an interesting path, loose rocks make it quite a chore and pretty slippery in the wet.

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7.03 km

Closest Car Park to Waterfalls

Highlight • Parking

10.9 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

4.88 km

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

4.41 km

505 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

The Angel

Waterfall Country Gate (Elidir Trail)

Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall

Waterfalls of the River Neath

Pont Melin-Fach Waterfall

Sunken Forest Path

Closest Car Park to Waterfalls

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