SGWD DDWLI UCHAF (UPPER GUSHING FALLS) by Keith Weil S2 Leighton Buzzard Photographic Club
It traces the River Neath and takes you past four waterfalls, beginning with the dramatic Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Upper Gushing Falls). The trail finishes at the village of Pontneddfechan. You can stop here for refreshments (or a pint) before a short walk back along the River Melte to the car park. 5. Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr Circular Walk
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Waterfall Country (or sometimes Waterfalls Country) is an English name often given to the Vale of Neath in South Wales. The tourist area around the head of the valley has an unusually large number of publicly accessible waterfalls.
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1. The Elidir Trail from Pontneddfechan Distance: 7km round trip Starting Point: Park near the Angel Inn in Pontneddfechan village Time: 2 - 3 hours This walk begins near the Angel Inn, in Pontneddfechan village. There are public toilets at the start of the trail.
Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf, Upper Gushing falls in English, on the Afon Nedd Fechan in the Brecon Beacons
The first waterfall (Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf) is about 15 minutes down the trail. There is an optional short detour to see the impressive Sgwd Gwladus waterfall. You can turn around there or continue down to Pontneddfechan.
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The four waterfalls on the trail are Sgwd Gwladys (Lady Falls), Sgwd-y-Bedol (Horseshoe Falls), Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Lower Gushing Falls) and Sgwd Ddwli Ichaf (Upper Gushing Falls). ยฉ Wales Guidebook
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Not far beyond is the most spectacular, Sgwd Ddwli Isaf or Lower Gushing Falls, where the river drops about 30 feet into a briefly cliff-lined gorge, then in another quarter of a mile the trail arrives at Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf, Upper Gushing Falls, a broader, curtain-like waterfall above a large pool.
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A little further upstream the water cascades over Sgwd Ddwli Isaf and Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (the Lower and Upper Gushing Falls) which after heavy rain, truly live up to their name. From here you can continue on to the picnic area at Pont Melin-Fach or retrace your steps back to Pontneddfechan. Gunpowder trail. Distance - 1.5 miles. Grade - Very moderate
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15 Beautiful Brecon Beacons waterfalls Discover Brecon Beacons waterfalls, an enchanted woodland world in South Wales. Experience the roar of cascading water and explore 'Waterfall Country', a distinct area in the National Park famous for its deep limestone river valleys. David Angel 4 Oct 2022
Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf waterfall, Ystradfellte, Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales, United
About The entrance to a fairy kingdom is reputed to be somewhere in the upper Neath Valley, along the Elidir Trail, which takes you upstream along the path on the left hand side of the River Pyrddin through spectacular gorges. Waterfall Country Map Waterfalls on this trail. Sgwd Gwladys / Lady Falls Sgwd Ddwli Isaf Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf Sgwd-y-Bedol
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The Elidir trail, which starts in the village to Pontneddfechan, is a walk in Waterfall Country that is home to several spectacular waterfalls. Two of these impressive falls include Sgwd Ddwli Isaf (Lower Gushing Falls) and Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Upper Gushing Falls). The easy, family-friendly Elidir trail walk has two spurs.
Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf Drew Buckley Photography Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
Sgwd means cascade or fall, rhaeadr means waterfall and afon means river. Learn more about Welsh words in this post. In this guide I outline 9 great walks on which to enjoy the best Brecon Beacons waterfalls. These walks are the perfect places to stay cool off on hot days and offer protection from the elements on stormy days.
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Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf [Elidir Trail] 6. Sgwd Einion Gam 7. Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn [Four Falls Trail] 8. Sgwd yr Eira [Four Falls Trail] 1. Henrhyd Falls ยฉ Wales Guidebook ยฉ Wales Guidebook Henrhyd Falls is the tallest waterfall in South Wales and probably the most famous. It can be found in the part of the Brecon Beacons called Waterfall Country.
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Sgwd Ddwli Isaf, also known as the Lower Gushing Falls, is a beautiful waterfall located in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales, United Kingdom. It is situated on the Nant Ddu river, which flows through the wooded valley of the Park.
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Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Upper Gushing Falls) For the final waterfall on the Elidir Trail, you will need to head back along the river to Sgwd-y-Bedol and rejoin the path, heading upstream once more. A short distance further on, a small trail will branch off to your right leading you to the fifth and final waterfall on this hike - Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf.
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Waterfall #3 Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf. Translated to 'Upper gushing falls', this waterfall is wider than it is tall, falling five meters in a beautiful curtain-like fashion. You'll first approach the waterfall from below, however you can climb up and view the waterfall from the ledge above. To reach the top you can either climb up the rocky bank.