Sgwd yr Eira & the Four Falls
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Walk behind the 'Fall of Snow'
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The jewel of 'Waterfall Country' — a wide curtain of water you can actually walk behind, deep in the wooded gorges around Ystradfellte where four rivers tumble over a series of dramatic falls. Reaching it is part of a walk, not a drive-up: the Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth runs about five miles and can be muddy and slippery, so wear proper boots. Sgwd yr Eira is the one to duck behind — expect to get pleasantly damp. Parking is paid.
Getting there
Sgwd yr Eira & the Four Falls is in Waterfall Country, Ystradfellte, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). It's roughly 41 min (14.2 miles) from Brecon , and within reach of Llandovery (51 min) and Llandeilo (54 min).
The nearest parking: Cwm Porth pay-and-display, Ystradfellte. Grid reference SN 928 125 — works on any OS map and doesn't need a phone signal.
Good to know
The Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth is ~5 miles and can be muddy and slippery — proper footwear. Sgwd yr Eira is the one to walk behind.
🌟 Best time: Winter rain brings Waterfall Country to full roar — around October–March (over winter).
On the map
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Staying over?
Brecon makes a relaxed base for exploring the area — worth staying over to catch an early start or a golden-hour finish.
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