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Hafren Forest Boardwalk – Hafren Cascades Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

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Hafren Forest Boardwalk – Hafren Cascades Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

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Hafren Forest Boardwalk – Hafren Cascades Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

01:00

3.69km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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29 m

Rhyd-y-Benwch, Hafren Forest

Highlight • Parking

Rhys-y-Benwch
A fab picnic spot with toilets and picnic tables.

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99 m

Wooden Shelter

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Beautiful area to have a stop and appreciate your surroundings.

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283 m

Ford on the River Severn, Hafren Forest

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Do not be deceived by this innocent looking ford. Many have tried to ride it and most have got wet feet if not more

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318 m

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

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Tried to cross in one go but wheel got caught so, yep, wet feet. Good place to top up- your bottles though.

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338 m

Severn Break Its Neck

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Some great gravel & MTB trails close by

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418 m

Hafren Forest Boardwalk

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A stunning board walk wheelchair accessible you can further the walk to the waterfall this may be difficult terrain for some each is different

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640 m

Hafren Forest Stream and Boardwalk

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Although the forest still produces timber for Natural Resources Wales, it has also developed as a wildlife habitat and as a tourist attraction. The red kite is seen in the …

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657 m

Hafren Cascades Boardwalk

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The forest covers around 40 square kilometres (15 square miles), and consists mainly of pine and spruce trees. It takes its name from the Afon Hafren (Welsh for 'River Severn') …

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3.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

653 m

234 m

143 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

866 m

273 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Hafren Forest Boardwalk – Hafren Cascades Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

Rhyd-y-Benwch, Hafren Forest

Wooden Shelter

Ford on the River Severn, Hafren Forest

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Severn Break Its Neck

Hafren Forest Boardwalk

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