Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls main route from Gwaun Hepste — Brecon Beacons National Park
Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls main route from Gwaun Hepste — Brecon Beacons National Park
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Embark on the Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls main route from Gwaun Hepste, a moderate hike spanning 4.9 miles (8.0 km) with an elevation gain of 611 feet (186 metres), typically taking 2 hours and 16 minutes to complete. This circular trail immerses you in picturesque woodlands and ancient oak forests, following…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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2.20 km
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2.36 km
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3.22 km
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3.66 km
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4.20 km
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4.76 km
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7.96 km
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7.63 km
175 m
153 m
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3.35 km
3.20 km
1.41 km
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Tucked away in the southern slopes of the Fforest Fawr massif, west of Merthyr Tydfil, Waterfall Country is part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This exciting gorge walk takes in four of the best - the upper and lower Clun-Gwyn, the Pannwr and the Eira falls. Source: https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/itvs-britains-100-favourite-walks/ https://youtu.be/ZPBcgKCpeco
Weather good. Nice walk with my wife and the dog Pip.
The last 3 descents to the waterfalls are tough. Good footwear required. The dog can come along on the walk.
Today we continue to Pembrokeshire on the Welsh West Coast. But some movement is part of it and so we set off on the 4 Waterfalls trail. Despite moaning about the cheap seats in the car that the weather is so bad, we throw on a reasonably weatherproof outfit and are lucky, because overall there is little rain on the lap. After the descent to the first waterfall (I'll save the names, they're unpronounceable) we are convinced that this will be a worthwhile hike. Masses of water tumble roaring into the depths. Unfortunately, the path to the second waterfall is closed. So go to the outside and from the other side at least the 3rd. The descent is too slippery for the ladies, they prefer to wait at the top. But they miss a group of men who are - how should I put it - braver than me and more or less fearlessly throw themselves into the depths. Wow. The last waterfall also has something special. You can go under there. So behind the water on the other side.
All 4 waterfalls Where great The last one you can walk behind you will get Very wet but Worth it.
4 waterfalls, lots of people and lots and lots of steps. We liked it.