National parks · South Wales
Henrhyd Falls
Henrhyd Falls (Welsh: Sgwd Henrhyd) in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, is the tallest waterfall in southern Wales, with a drop of 90 feet (27 m). It lies on National Trust land, in the county
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Henrhyd Falls (Welsh: Sgwd Henrhyd) in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, is the tallest waterfall in southern Wales, with a drop of 90 feet (27 m). It lies on National Trust land, in the county of Powys. The nearest settlement is Coelbren, on the road between Glynneath and Abercraf. Though not in the core of the area, it is considered by many to constitute a part of Wales' celebrated Waterfall Country.
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From the Wikipedia article
Henrhyd Falls (Welsh: Sgwd Henrhyd) in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, is the tallest waterfall in southern Wales, with a drop of 90 feet (27 m). It lies on National Trust land, in the county of Powys. The nearest settlement is Coelbren, on the road between Glynneath and Abercraf. Though not in the core of the area, it is considered by many to constitute a part of Wales' celebrated Waterfall Country.
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Background
Visiting
The waterfall is reached after a steep walk down into the valley from the car park established by the National Trust, and is a popular spot to visit. A further footpath leads steeply down to the falls via the opposite side of the valley, accessed from Dol Henrhyd, the road to Coelbren village.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7943, -3.6633
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Tawe-Uchaf
- Postcode
- SA10 9PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- wikipedia: Henrhyd Falls (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henrhyd Falls?
- Henrhyd Falls is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA10 9PG), in the parish of Tawe-Uchaf.
- Is Henrhyd Falls free to visit?
- Yes, Henrhyd Falls is free to enter.
- How do I get to Henrhyd Falls?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA10 9PG. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.