Four falls trail

This trail leads you to Sgwd-yr-Eira, Sgwd y Pannwr, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn and Sgwd Clun-Gwyn.

Technical sheet

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A Ystradfellte walk posted on 10/06/19 by Aurelie-21. Last update : 06/08/19
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.29 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 226 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 233 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 333 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 172 m
Waterfall
Path

Description

Park at Gwaun Hepste Pay and Display car park.

(S/E) The walk starts by the path next to the parking meter. Walk on this main path, which is going down and made with gravels.

(1) At the intersection, turn left.

(2) After the path has made a curve and starts to go up slightly, turn right and follow the main track until you see stairs going down on the left side.

(3) Go down the stairs to access Sgwd-yr-Eira. It's the most well-known waterfall of the area, as you can walk right behind its thundering curtain of water. Then, go back to (3) by the stairs you came from and turn left.

(4) When the path splits, take the one on the left, which is going down to Sgwd y Pannwr and Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn. Then, go back to (4) from the way you came and turn left.

(5) Turn left and walk few meters down to see Sgwd Clun-Gwyn. Go back to (5) and then, take the path on your right to be back at (1)

(1) Walk back to the car park (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 332 m - Gwaun Hepste car park - Gwaun Hepste car park
  2. 1 : km 1.89 - alt. 244 m - Turn left
  3. 2 : km 2.74 - alt. 265 m - Turn right
  4. 3 : km 2.95 - alt. 233 m - Access to Sgwd-yr-Eira - Access to Sgwd-yr-Eira
  5. 4 : km 3.75 - alt. 231 m - Access to Sgwd y Pannwr and Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn - Access to Sgwd y Pannwr and Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn
  6. 5 : km 6.25 - alt. 232 m - Access to Sgwd Clun-Gwyn
  7. S/E : km 8.28 - alt. 332 m - Gwaun Hepste car park - Gwaun Hepste car park

Useful Information

Gwaun Hepste car park costs £4, cash only.

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Clarity of route description
5 / 5
Clarity of route map
5 / 5
Walk interest
5 / 5
KevinB
KevinB

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : 13/06/22
Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Toilets avalable at the start of the walk. Well marked. Can be a challenge descending and climbing the "stairs" as very uneven in both height and width.

Docdasti
Docdasti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : 08/08/20
Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Excellent details on the walk. Just shocked to see a sea of human amidst Covid pandemic. Regretting choice of date.

Docdasti
Docdasti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : 08/08/20
Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Wonderful Wales countryside, excellent signposts all around. Four unique waterfalls. Did it with my 11 year old who enjoyed it immensely. We chose the green path( closer to the river) from Cwm Porth and found it more challenging but interesting and scenic. Red path is for easy walking( boring😬)

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