Glyn-Neath — Ystradfellte
Glyyst two
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By nsummers123 on 21 Aug 2022
Description
From Glyn Neath, once you reach Pontneddfechan, this becomes an absolutely stunning river and waterfall walk. There are so many fantastic places to stop and enjoy the views and water - which is crystal clear. The route winds up the River Nedd through beautiful woods. The path starts off fairly flat but towards the end (as fewer have people have ventured that far) the path becomes steeper and narrower. The river has carved through the rock making some very impressive twists and turns and magnificent waterfalls. Make a slight diversion to get to SN 8967 0929 for Sgwd Gwladus waterfall which has fantastic architecture and if you're feeling brave a great pool for swimming. Pont Rhyd-y-cnau has the most challenging climb out of the valley and is quite a rocky path but soon opens up to view across to Pen-y-Fan and the toward Ystradfellte. I cannot recommend this walk highly enough!!
From Glyn Neath, once you reach Pontneddfechan, this becomes an absolutely stunning river and waterfall walk. There are so many fantastic places to stop and enjoy the views and water - which is crystal clear. The route winds up the River Nedd through beautiful woods. The path starts off fairly flat but towards the end (as fewer have people have ventured that far) the path becomes steeper and narrower. The river has carved through the rock making some very impressive twists and turns and magnificent waterfalls. Make a slight diversion to get to SN 8967 0929 for Sgwd Gwladus waterfall which has fantastic architecture and if you're feeling brave a great pool for swimming. Pont Rhyd-y-cnau has the most challenging climb out of the valley and is quite a rocky path but soon opens up to view across to Pen-y-Fan and the toward Ystradfellte. I cannot recommend this walk highly enough!!
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Maximum elevation
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Start and end points
Glyn-Neath
Grid Ref
SN8824106547
Lat / Lon
51.74644° / -3.62023°
Easting / Northing
288,241E / 206,547N
What3Words
assurance.sleepers.defend
Ystradfellte
Grid Ref
SN9298513450
Lat / Lon
51.80941° / -3.55367°
Easting / Northing
292,985E / 213,450N
What3Words
elders.glades.salmon
| Glyn-Neath | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SN8824106547 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.74644° / -3.62023° |
| Easting / Northing | 288,241E / 206,547N |
| What3Words | assurance.sleepers.defend |
| Ystradfellte | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SN9298513450 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.80941° / -3.55367° |
| Easting / Northing | 292,985E / 213,450N |
| What3Words | elders.glades.salmon |
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reviews
Paul Chilcott
18 Jun 2025June 2025. Direction: Ystrafellte to Glyn Neath.
Welcome to Waterfall Country !
An excellent walk, although hard going in a couple of places. A nice start up through the lane and then the footpath through the woods to Cwm Porth. The route then follows a bridleway up over the hill through a lovely stretch of green lane. After crossing the road at the top of the ridge, the path then goes through open boggy fields and down the steep slope through the woods to the Neath / Nedd river. The going gets quite tough in places here as there are some very steep up and down sections as you cross the gulleys and streams. There were also lots of trees down crossing the path, which needed some care to get around / over / through. From Pont Melyn Fach the path becomes a lot easier, still rocky and rooty, but it is now in the heart of Waterfall Country and a well trodden route. There is a whole series of waterfalls on the way down to Pontneddfechan. It`s definitely worth the short 5-minute detour to the Gwladys waterfall, which can be quite spectacular after a wet spell.
Photo 1 - The green lane from Cwm Porth
Photo 2 - The River Neath / Nedd
Photo 3 - The River Neath / Nedd at Pont Melin Fach
Photos 4 to 9 - Various waterfalls along the River Neath / Nedd
Photo 10 - The riverside path (a good section)
Photo 11 - The Gwladys waterfall (slight detour).
Neil Summersgill
21 Aug 2022Absolutely 5 stars if you love waterfalls and woods. One of the best routes into the heart of the Brecon Beacons.
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