Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

Hard

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Sgwd y Pannwr – Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

01:25

11.4km

290m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.75 km

Viewpoint

3.90 km

Waterfall Country Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely walk, nice when it’s cloudy or for when you don’t fancy ascents.

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4.43 km

Sgwd y Pannwr

Highlight • Waterfall

Sgwd y Pannwr - 'fall of the fuller' or 'fall of the woollen washer' in Welsh - is the lowermost of the three much-loved falls on the Mellte. Like something …

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4.61 km

Waterfall and Stone Cairns by the River, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • River

Nice secluded spot just off the hiking path near the waterside

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4.71 km

Waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are lots of flat rocks around here so it was a good place to stop.
The path slippery and dangerous when wet as it will drop you onto the rocks below so careful!!!

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6.14 km

Afon Mellte Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This footbridge across the Afon Mellte is located just north of Sgwd Clun Gwyn. The bridge is located on the connector trail leading from Porth Yr Ogof car park to …

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6.30 km

Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first waterfall most hikers encounter when exploring 'Waterfall Country' in the Brecon Beacons is Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn, meaning ‘upper fall of the white meadow’. Comprising two sets of falls, …

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7.60 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.07 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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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.62 km

5.22 km

581 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

2.30 km