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Blaen y Glyn Waterfall – Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls loop from Allt Forgan

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Blaen y Glyn Waterfall – Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls loop from Allt Forgan

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Blaen y Glyn Waterfall – Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls loop from Allt Forgan

03:14

9.62km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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616 m

Wooden Bridge Over the Stream, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • River

Wooden bridge to cross the river safely.

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664 m

Blaen y Glyn Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blaen y Glyn boasts a beautiful cascade of waterfalls. This waterfall, the last and smallest, marks the end of a stunning section of river.

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1.52 km

Waterfall Trail in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Trail

There is trail by the side of a popular trail but its along side the valley well recommended but you will need some waterproof boots as bits are treacherous

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3.13 km

Cairn Below Waun Rydd Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Demanding traill due to the elevations, good fitness, and footwear is a must.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery on a clear day😄

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6.33 km

Caerfanell Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice spot for a break before the descent to the larger waterfalls by Blaen y Glyn Uchaf

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6.84 km

View from the summit of Craig y Fan Ddu

Highlight • Summit

The summit itself isn't very pronounced and is generally quite easy to reach. Good shoes and decent fitness are of course required

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7.94 km

View of the Rolling Hills in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views 🤩

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8.19 km

The Blaen-y-Glyn waterfalls are a number of beautiful cascades where the Nant Bwrefwr and the infant Afon Caerfanell spill from the eastern end of the Central Beacons massif. Although beautiful, the gradients here are steep, so exploring the tumbling streams can be strenuous.

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9.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

1.87 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

6.10 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

9°C

44 %

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Blaen y Glyn Waterfall – Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls loop from Allt Forgan

Wooden Bridge Over the Stream, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Blaen y Glyn Waterfall

Waterfall Trail in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Cairn Below Waun Rydd Ridge

Caerfanell Waterfall

View from the summit of Craig y Fan Ddu

View of the Rolling Hills in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls

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