Waterfall Country & Sgwd yr Eira
Sgwd yr Eira
A cluster of gorge waterfalls on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons, where a path at Sgwd yr Eira lets you walk right behind the curtain of water.
Waterfall Country lies around Pontneddfechan and Ystradfellte, where the Hepste and Mellte rivers form a string of waterfalls over fault lines between sandstone and shale. The classic Four Falls Trail loop, about 7 km, starts from the Cwm Porth or Gwaun Hepste car parks and takes about 3–4 hours. It passes the Clyngwyn Falls and others, and the finale, Sgwd yr Eira, lets you walk behind the curtain of water. The woodland steps are steep and slippery, so wear non-slip shoes and watch water levels after rain. It is about an hour's drive from Cardiff.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Waterfall Country (Four Falls Trail & Sgwd yr Eira)
- Porth yr Ogof
- Henrhyd Falls
- Craig-y-Nos Castle & Country Park
- Dan-yr-Ogof Caves (National Showcaves Centre for Wales)
- Pen y Fan
- Brecon Mountain Railway
- Llyn y Fan Fach