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Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Coelbren

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Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Coelbren

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4.7

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115

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Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Coelbren

01:41

6.05km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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522 m

Henrhyd Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Henrhyd Falls is the highest waterfall in South Wales and is a breathtaking sight to behold. The stunning waterfall plunges 90 feet (27 m) into a wooded gorge. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall but take care as the rocks can be slippery.

Graig Llech Wood surrounds the waterfall and is home to much wildlife. Keep a lookout for birds such as woodpeckers, tree creepers, warblers and wrens. The damp and heavily wooded gorge is also a haven for mosses, liverworts and lichen. For this reason, it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The area is managed by the National Trust.

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739 m

Henrhyd Falls Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Henrhyd Falls, in the Brecon Beacons National Park, is the tallest waterfall in South Wales with a drop of 90 feet (27 m). It lies on National Trust land, in the traditional county of Brecknockshire. The nearest settlement to it is Coelbren, on the road between Glynneath and Abercraf.

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1.18 km

Waterfall Along the Boardwalk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Trail

Easy trail, can be wet & muddy in some places but worth a visit.

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2.52 km

Waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

Easy trail to explore on a day out

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2.58 km

Henrhyd Waterfall

Highlight • Gorge

Graig Llech Woods occupy the wooded gorge carved by the Nant Llech, as it makes its way to join the River Tawe. The trail through the woods leads to one of South Wales' most spectacular waterfalls, Henrhyd. This 90-foot (27 m) cascade was used as the entrance to the Bat Cave in Christopher Nolan's 2012 blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises.

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2.89 km

View of Sgwd Waterfall, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

please respect the countryside, leave no trace. Enjoy your hikes

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5.99 km

Henrhyd Falls Mobile Café

Highlight • Cafe

The mobile cafe near the car park at the start of the walk down to Henrhyd Falls. They serve snacks, ice cream, burgers, and drinks.

Camping is also available.

Open every day.

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6.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

696 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

1.19 km

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

5°C

36 %

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Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Coelbren

Henrhyd Falls

Henrhyd Falls Bridge

Waterfall Along the Boardwalk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Henrhyd Waterfall

View of Sgwd Waterfall, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Henrhyd Falls Mobile Café

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