Brecon Waterfalls

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(See below for a more readable version of Our Celtic Rainforest)

Our Celtic Rainforest

The combination of waterfalls, ancient gorges and the dense tree canopy creates humid shade in which many rare plants can flourish.

As you walk through these shady, moist valleys you cannot help but notice the rich covering of mosses, liverworts, lichens and ferns.

These plants depend on the high humidity and low levels of pollution found within these internationally important woodlands.
These plants are very slow growing and fragile

So, it is important that you stay on the waymarked paths on your walk to avoid trampling and damaging them.

Why not share your sightings?

Share your sightings of animals, nesting birds and insects with the Biodiversity Information Service on 01874 610881 or https://www.bis.org.uk.

Looking after yourself and the countryside

Waterfall Country is a fragile landscape that can be easily damaged by the large numbers of people that visit.

Follow these guidelines and with your help we can keep this place unspoilt for future generations:

Keep on the waymarked pathsThey will offer you the safest route.
If you bring it here, take it homeLitter can spoil everyone's visit.
Watch where you step!Plants, especially mosses, are fragile and slow growing and easily trampled.
Fires are devastatingLeave standing and fallen trees for the wildlife.
Peace and quiet Appreciated by the local residents, both people and animals.
We care about you too, so please:
Remember to wear sturdy footwearThe walking trails can be steep and slippery underfoot.
Be aware of unguarded steep drops, especially when taking photos.
Do not be tempted to swim in the water.It can be cold and fast flowing. Even the strongest swimmers have been known to get into trouble.

Mobile phone coverage is unreliable in Waterfall Country. Emergency phones and phone boxes are indicated on the map overleaf.

Emergencies:

For walking, rock climbing or caving accidents: call the police on 999 or 112 and ask for Mountain Rescue.

From Craig y Ddinas

A ~10 mile circular trail which takes in various trails to cover all the waterfalls of significance.

Clockwise, starting from either Cwm Porth or, my preference: Dinas Car Park, Pontneddfechan.

From Dinas Car Park, head back to the entrance.
Pick up the path opposite, without crossing the bridge over the river (keep river to your right)
Cross the next footbridge across the river, then continue along the road, keeping the river to your left.
Pick up the Elidir Trail all the way to Pont Melin-fach.
Cross the bridge over the river, then immediately follow the path on the left, North, keeping the river to your left.
At the next bridge to the left, leave the river, right, taking the path uphill into the wood.

VARIATION - continue following the river, north, then off to Cwm Porth. See map below.

Follow the road, right, for a short while, then continue on the trail to Cwm Porth and the Car Park. Possibly, get an ice cream!Look for the information board and take a detour down to the river bed, off the Car Park.
Take either path, South; one follows the course of the river, before it sank underground!
Join the Four Falls Trail, but ensure you go right to follow the river.
There is a possible route (marked in green on the Overview Map) which on-the-ground suggests it is unsafe. If you decide to take it, just be careful.
At the south most point of the Four Falls Trail, take the path down to Sgwd yr Eira; this is the highlight of the walk!
Pass behind the falls!
Follow the Sgwd yr Eira Trail back to the car park.