Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

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1. Gina Miller ★★★★★

   Enjoyed the days outing to see the falls but found it a bit hard going for my friend, who suffers from fibromyalgia. We parked Gwan hepste car park (£6) and walked from there. Once you reach marker 6 the path does go quite steep downhill. Yet we carried on to reach Sgwd Clun-Gwyn. Before making our way to Sgwd Yr Eira, using the top path from marker 46, to save time. The waterfall is amazing and certainly worth the 4 steep flights of steps down! Where we just sat enjoying the sound of cascading water. We found out later on the way back. If all anyone wants to do is to head straight for the best of the waterfalls. Head from marker 6, to the unmarked path on your left (you can see it on the map as a white road, see pic) it will lead straight to this waterfall, through some pretty woodland, without the all those sharp inclines. Just an eye out for the fork in the road. Which will double back towards the right and downwards, which you can see on map. You will then be back on the same red routed path ( 40) and be a lot less exhausted. The main thing is to enjoy the scenic walk and this amazing waterfalls you can touch.

   almost 4 months ago
2. anis ★★★★★

   An absolutely stunning waterfall! honestly heaven on earth! At first, you might see all the stairs and think about giving up, but please don’t. Every step and every bit of breathlessness! is worth it once you get to the bottom. I also highly recommend going behind the waterfall. Yes, you’ll get wet, but it’s 100% worth it . the view from there is one of the most magical things I’ve ever seen. Truly unforgettable. And if you don’t fancy the full 4-hour walk to see all four waterfalls, you can just go straight from the car park to this last one. You’ll still see the best of them without the long hike, then head back to the parking.

   almost 4 months ago
3. Aliakbar Shakour ★★★★★

   We chose this trail for our very first walk in Wales. I travelled from Taunton, which took around two hours by car. The journey was mostly along dual carriageways, passing through Bristol. The final stretch was along a rural road, narrow enough that two cars could only pass with care. Parking The car park Cwm Porth - Four Waterfalls Car Park where we stopped was well equipped with changing rooms, toilets, a small shop, and a coffee shop serving sandwiches. The capacity wasn’t very high, so on bank holidays it’s best to arrive early to secure a space. There is, however, another car park nearby as a backup. The Trails The area offers two marked trails – red and green. Completing both takes around four hours in total. The red route is a loop. To see four of the waterfalls, you’ll need to leave the main trail, descend around 200 steps, and then climb back up afterwards. The green route is an out-and-back path. You follow it to see two waterfalls, then retrace your steps to rejoin the main trail and complete the route. Waterfalls There are four waterfalls if you cover both the red and green routes. The first one is tall and set at a distance – you can view it from afar, though a few people managed to find a way closer. The second and third waterfalsl are on the green route. I even saw a group of teenagers diving into the pool at the base and swimming. The final waterfall was, in my opinion, the most spectacular. By that point you’ve already completed more than two-thirds of the trail, so the decision to descend the steep steps and climb back up again isn’t an easy one – but I strongly recommend it. The effort is absolutely worth it. After visiting this last waterfall, it takes about half an hour to return to the car park. Difficulty The main route itself is fairly easy and takes about two hours, which makes it moderate overall. Adding in the three stair descents to visit the waterfalls raises the difficulty to moderate–hard, especially when combined with the length of the walk. Recommendations Avoid visiting during busy times, as it’s harder to enjoy the scenery with large crowds. Wear proper walking shoes – they don’t need to be technical, just comfortable for long distances. Bring plenty of water and a hat, as some parts of the path are exposed to direct sun.

   almost 5 months ago

1. Susie S ★★★★★

   Beautiful waterfall, where you can go behind the water but I was to scared but others in my group did and really enjoyed the experience. The 160 steps down to the falls and back up wasn't as bad as I thought it would be - plenty of rest breaks though!!!! This was one of the 4 waterfalls on a circuit in the Brecon Beacons but we only managed two - Sgwd Yr Eira being the best in my opinion. Visited on a hot Monday in August and wasn't too busy. Car parking £6 for the day; there are portable toilets but they're not very clean!!

   almost 5 months ago
2. bekki hughes ★★★★★

   Lush easy walks for the family (if you struggle with steps, though may not be a good idea as there's quite a lot leading back up) scenery was beautiful and the paths are clean and tidy, plenty of rest stops and view points, great for doggies too. Lush

   almost 3 years ago
3. Lillie Driscoll ★★★★★

   Lovely walk, takes about 2 hours to get around the loop and see the waterfalls. Was quite slippery because of leaves, definitely needs walking boots and waterproofs if you want to go behind the waterfall! Red route is fair flat but the green route to get to the waterfalls are very steep. Car park is £5 card parent at the machine which is great.

   almost 3 years ago

1. 런던신사 ★★★★★

   One of the Must visit place This waterfall is absolutely beautiful. I and my family inculde my 5 years old daughter walked the trail to see the four waterfalls and we were really enjoyed. There are steep steps to each one so bear that in mind as they can be hard work going back up but it isn't too long. We walked around the edge of the waterfall with ease and had a lovely experience behind the curtain of the water. Such a great one to tick off the list.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Tom Daff ★★★★★

   Do not miss the opportunity to visit this spectacular waterfall! The path through it is spacious and offers and exhilarating view from behind the water. The steps down and back up probably only take half the time the signs suggest but are still a bit strenuous. The surrounding scenery also frames the fall well though there is limited space to stop and relax at the base.

   almost 4 years ago

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