Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

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4.7

(30)

505

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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

01:13

4.45km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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133 m

The Angel

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little pub for food and drink and public toilets opposite

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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.

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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.

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1.97 km

Cave entrance

Highlight • Cave

In mid-June there was water in the cave

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2.01 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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2.28 km

View of Sgwd Gwladys from the left bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can cross the river at this point if the water is low enough and you are either dressed well or prepared to get wet, it was too deep for …

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2.34 km

Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall

Highlight • 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 …

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4.45 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

302 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

268 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 5 November

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Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

The Angel

Waterfall Country Gate (Elidir Trail)

Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall

Cave entrance

Bridge over the River Neath

View of Sgwd Gwladys from the left bank

Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall

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