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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Waterfalls of the River Neath loop from Pontneddfechan

03:04

10.8km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

1

133 m

The Angel

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little pub for food and drink and public toilets opposite

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2

154 m

Waterfall Country Gate (Elidir Trail)

Highlight • Forest

The start of the second rivers worth of waterfalls, not as impressive as the other side, but still worth a walk to see and this side is quieter from visitors if you want some peace and tranquility.

Tip by

3

524 m

Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

These waterfalls are stunning in rain or shine, be careful across the rocks as they can be slippery when wet and the drops are step and dangerous.

Tip by

4

1.94 km

Bridge over the River Neath

Highlight • Bridge

Here you can comfortably get across from the eastern side to the "touristy" side

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Tip by

5

2.05 km

Waterfalls of the River Neath

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

This is just a beautiful walking area. If you do the 'full' 20km waterfall walk you can take in most of the waterfalls in this area that are on the …

Tip by

6

3.80 km

Pont Melin-Fach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This is Pont Melin-Fach. Pont, means bridge in Welsh, and here is a lovely stone bridge at the bottom of Heol Calch. This is a very popular picnic spot, as …

Tip by

7

5.19 km

Sunken Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bit of an interesting path, loose rocks make it quite a chore and pretty slippery in the wet.

Tip by

8

7.00 km

Closest Car Park to Waterfalls

Highlight • Parking

B

10.8 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

4.97 km

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.77 km

4.82 km

186 m

< 100 m

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