Brecon Beacons Waterfall Country Walk – Melincourt Falls Walk
By Dave Roberts
on September 23, 2018 No ratings yet.
Posted as a walk in – Brecon Beacons National Park, Europe, Low Level and Easier Walks in Brecon Beacons, Wales
Brecon Beacons Waterfall Country Walk – Melincourt Falls Walk
Route Essentials
Route Summary
Short walk to the third tallest waterfall in South Wales
See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.
Distance
0.46 kmAscent
56 mTime
no more than an hourCalculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start Location
Pontnedd fechan to Pont Felin Faen
Difficulty
Easy Walk, Trail or Fell Runs
Hazards
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Waterfalls can be dangerous – so take care if you go off path. When in spate, you should take extra care and avoid venturing off officially marked tracks. It is possible to walk behind these falls, but the going is difficult and not recommended.
Weather Forecast:
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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.
Brecon Beacons Waterfall Country Walk – Melincourt Falls Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
Brecon Beacons Waterfall Country Walk – Melincourt Falls Walk
Rhaeadrau Melin-cwrt or the Melincourt Falls are the 3rd highest waterfalls in South Wales at 25 metres in height and worth including on your Brecon Beacons Waterfall Country itinerary even if they may be a bit further south. Melincourt Falls are found on the Melin Court Brook, a tributary of the main Afon Nedd (Neath River) which falls over a resistant band of sandstone. They were sketched by Turner in the 18th Century as these waterfalls were drawing tourists to view them even back then.
The walk is easy, and the footpath is way-marked all the way from the car park. Following a scenic route through the woodland, the riverside walk is only around 1km there and back and shouldn’t take an hour for most walkers. There’s a Google Street View version of the walk, so you can even visit this walk from your armchair. It’s a pleasant snowy walk, with the Melincourt Falls being clearly visible as you can see below.
Melincourt Falls Walk Route Description
For a downloadable route map click here, with more information on the wildlife and so on that you might see on the Welsh Wildlife Trust website.
Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks
Route Summary:
Short walk to the third tallest waterfall in South Wales
Route Start Location: Pontnedd fechan to Pont Felin Faen
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
0.46 km | 56 m | no more than an hour |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Activivity Type: Easy Walk, Trail or Fell Runs
Summits and Places on this Route
Facilities
Most facilities can be found in Resolven. The nearest pub is the Farmer’s Arms on the B4242 on the opposite side of the valley.
Hazards
Waterfalls can be dangerous – so take care if you go off path. When in spate, you should take extra care and avoid venturing off officially marked tracks. It is possible to walk behind these falls, but the going is difficult and not recommended.
Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.
Parking : SA11 4AP
Large car park at the start of the walk.
Public Transport:
X55 from Neath or Swansea.
Weather Forecast:
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