Sgwd Yr Eira – Pwll Berw Falls loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd Yr Eira – Pwll Berw Falls loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd Yr Eira – Pwll Berw Falls loop from Pontneddfechan

03:00

10.2km

300m

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: September 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.75 km

Viewpoint

3.34 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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4.86 km

Grassy Path With Views in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

Amazing trial especially at the start with all the Waterfalls, just magical place

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5.34 km

Penderyn Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Start from Penderyn in the south up to Brecon in the North.

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6.85 km

Moel Penderyn Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Moel Penderyn is a hill on the edge of Penderyn village, in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taff, South Wales. It also appeared …

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9.41 km

Silica Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

This mine is open to walk nearly all the way through. It’s about the length of 2 football pitches

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9.42 km

Pwll Berw Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Loose, steep trail down to the pools but well worth the effort. Good footwear is a must if you want to climb down into the gorge. Silica mine needs a …

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