Sgwd Clun-Gwyn

Sgwd Clun-Gwyn (meaning 'waterfall of the white meadow') is one of the main waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons' 'Waterfall Country,' a stunning area of woodland gorges and cascades popular for the Four Waterfalls Walk. It's loved for its picturesque setting where the River Mellte drops over a limestone ledge into a deep, tree-lined gorge.

No — swimming is generally not recommended due to cold water, strong currents, and slippery rocks. Please verify on the official website before you go.

Dogs allowed on-leash on trails in Waterfall Country. Please verify on the official website before you go.

Free to access the waterfall; parking fees apply at Pontneddfechan car park. Please verify on the official website before you go.

Pay-and-display car park available at Pontneddfechan (Dinas Rock/Gwaun Hepste car park), charges apply. Car park can fill quickly on weekends and holidays. Please verify on the official website before you go.

About 1.5–2 km (0.9–1.2 miles) one-way from Pontneddfechan car park along the River Mellte. Please verify on the official website before you go.

Moderate — woodland trail with uneven terrain, tree roots, some steep sections, and can be muddy and slippery when wet. Please verify on the official website before you go.

Autumn and winter (October–February) for highest water flow after rainfall, or spring (March–May) for woodland flowers and moderate flow. Please verify on the official website before you go.

From the Pontneddfechan car park, follow the well-marked path along the River Mellte heading upstream. The trail passes through woodland with some rocky and rooty sections. Sgwd Clun-Gwyn is the first major waterfall you'll encounter. Continue downstream a short distance to reach Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn, the lower falls.

• •Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn — another waterfall just downstream, part of the Four Waterfalls Walk
• •Sgwd y Pannwr — nearby waterfall on the River Mellte, accessible via the same trail system
• •Sgwd yr Eira — famous walk-behind waterfall about 2 km upstream on the River Hepste
• •Four Waterfalls Walk — circular trail linking multiple waterfalls in Waterfall Country
• •Porth yr Ogof — large cave entrance on the River Mellte, short drive from Pontneddfechan