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Pontfaen / Tregynon — Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro / Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Pembrokeshire
Cwm Gwaun

Pontfaen / Tregynon — Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro / Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Moderate

3.8

(5)

20

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Pontfaen / Tregynon — Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro / Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

02:14

8.07km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Last updated: March 10, 2025

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.45 km

Footbridge Over the Afon Gwaun

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The Gwaun meanders through landscapes of marsh, woodland
and water meadows. The valley sides are thickly wooded, with tightly packed oaks growing on sometimes challenging gradients.

Spring can be an …

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3.41 km

Tregynon Waterfall

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Tregynon Waterfall is said to be the tallest in Pembrokeshire.

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5.51 km

Cwm-du Waterfall

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Dwfr Ddisgynfa Cwm-du roughly translates to 'water descending in the black valley'. This is a scenic spot where the tumbling Afon Cwmau makes its way to meet the Afon Gwaun …

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7.23 km

Allt Pontfaen Trail

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This is a lovely woodland trail in the Gwaun Valley that you can follow to the scenic Dwfr Ddisgynfa Cwm-du cascades. The Gwaun Valley as a whole is one of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park's hidden gems.

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8.07 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

2.07 km

436 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

3.07 km

436 m

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Friday 28 August

20°C

14°C

78 %

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Comments

August 5, 2025,Pontfaen / Tregynon — Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro / Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Main waterfall access is closed due to damage by bad weather / fallen trees. Both access paths are damaged - and it looks like water to the waterfall also disrutped due to debris. It is still a lovely walk and smaller waterfalls beautiful (August 2025)
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