Wales: The Four Waterfall Walk
Croeso I Cymru! (Welcome to Wales in Welsh)
Wales. My home.
With a population of just over 3 million people, and almost 10 million sheep (I’m not joking), Wales isn’t exactly ‘on the map’, but there are a million reasons why it should be.

Home to more castles per square mile than any other country, the birthplace of icons such as Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey, and, of course, where you’ll find a town with the longest name in the world: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Wales boasts vibrant green landscapes for as far as the eye can see. Meandering coastlines, breathtaking mountains and impressive architecture attract artists, hikers and travellers from all around the world.
Hidden amongst the hills, collieries and trees are many concealed gems that can be sought out… Waterfalls! In fact, there are hundreds of waterfalls scattered throughout the mountains in Wales, making hiking an extremely enjoyable experience for Welsh people and visitors alike. The scenic environment and wet climate have bred these rapids for thousands of years creating spectacular offspring.

Just north of the renowned Penderyn Whisky Distillery lies the ‘Brecon Beacons 4 Waterfalls Walk’. This is a scenic little hike that takes you along a picturesque path through the woods where you’ll be greeted by 4 beautiful waterfalls, each with their own personalities -Sgwd Clun-gywn, Sgywd y Pannwr, Sgwd Isaf Clun-gywn and Sgwd yr Eira.
The path begins close to the little village of Ystradfellte, a small town with just over 500 inhabitants that was only connected to electricity in 1960.

The walk isn’t too strenuous, but some parts of the track can be quite slippery, so wear appropriate footwear. Located at the beginning of the path is a National Park car park that charges around 4GBP per day. From there, you simply follow the winding road which will eventually loop back around on itself.

Depending on your speed and fitness, the Brecon Beacons 4 Waterfall walk should take no longer than 3–4 hours to complete. There are some ups and downs, but there is no technical climbing involved and most people should be able to complete the walk without exerting too much energy.

Whenever I have friends visiting Wales, taking them on this half-day adventure is always at the top of my list.
Have fun, be safe & Enjoy Wales!