Four Waterfalls Walk

Stunning Set of Waterfalls Very peaceful, a very beautiful trail. Majority of paths to the waterfalls do possess very steep and challenging steps but the views are definitely worth the exhaustion.

Stunning It was an amazing day out. The water falls are fantastic. Each one is very different. I took so many photos and videos. I was in brilliant company and the sun was shining too. I would definitely do it again. Stunning

Love getting behind the back of the fall Not many waterfalls gives you the chance to get behind them. Was very impressive and completely worth the walk, the forth watwrfall is the main event and is the furthest away but you can skip the 2nd and 3rd to speed it up if you are on a time constraint like I was.

10/10 for the waterfalls 0/10 for the crowds. Stunning place and definitely worth seeing if you’re in the area. I’ve wanted to visit for ages and I’m so glad we went. Beyond beautiful and worth the walk. There are two car parks, card only, £6 and they fill up fast. No where else local to park properly. We parked at Cwm Porth, toilets are handy. Buying a map for £1 was great, especially knowing the money goes back to the park. No bins on the way around so be prepared to take your litter home with you. It was VERY upsetting to see how many people clearly had room in their bags for crisps/drinks/sandwiches/wet wipes etc while they served a purpose…but once packets/bottles were empty, apparently they don’t have space to carry them anymore. Disgusting. Several parts of the walk are tough going if you’re not a keen walker/hiker. Lots of steep steps and slippy bits but manageable if you take it slow. It’s all pretty rugged and natural as it should be. Just take your time if you’re not confident. Shame about all the other people there. It’s been plastered all over social media so every man and their badly behaved dog was there. Go mid week when the kids are back at school though and it’s probably much better. Queueing to look at nature felt weird.

Beautiful!!! Beautiful walk, defo wear some comfy footwear and have a change of clothes if you go in the rain/muddy weather. 6.15k took us to 2 waterfalls around 2 hours. 170 down to the water fall you can walk behind - I suggest counting them as you walk back up, makes it easier to climb.

For waterfalls - amazing The carpark is now £6 and is by card machine Really nice walk, the fall you can walk under has a lot (170?) of steps, quite a few were muddy and wet, not very even or the same height, my wife decided not to risk it Took us 5 hours but it's not our usual thing

Beautiful falls ruined by litter. The waterfalls are beautiful, but the park is badly maintained. There is rubbish strewn everywhere - although the wardens claim they pick it up every day, I just don't believe it, there's no way that amount of rubbish could be produced each day and some of it looked pretty old. Some of the steps down to the waterfall are quite eroded so the stair risers are poking out of the ground and are a considerable trip hazard. Lovely falls but the whole experience was spoiled by the litter and cans bobbing around in the waterfall waterfall water.

Great walk - just don’t believe the wardens (too much) ! Great waterfall walk - very spectacular even on a grey day. The wardens are friendly but their advice seems to be geared towards managing the crowds not actually the best experience. First thing to say - if you can park at Porth Cwm, do - the walk from their is MUCH nicer than the dull walk in from Gwuan Hepste (especially if you do it both directions). If Porth Cwm is full there’s a nice path that takes you there from Gwaun Hepste (the wardens say there isn’t). Not on the OS Map or the site map weirdly but signed if the look backwards (only if you look back?!) as you pass a path on the right walking down the main route. Then don’t neglect to check out the cave where the river Melte disappears underground - and reappears 250m downstream (either side of Porth Cwm carpark). Then do the main waterfall route anti-clockwise rather than clockwise (as the wardens advise) so you walk behind the bottom waterfall as the climax (and latest in the day when it may catch the sun)

Amazing Challenging Walk With Great waterfalls Amazing walk including 4 varied waterfalls, well signed posted and wardens / information point at beginning of Gwaun Hepste Car park, including caravan coffee/tea shop and toilets (although porta loos). All day parking for just a fiver. The walk itself although it was July, the paths up and down to the waterfalls were still wet and slippery and quite challenging i.e steep and long, the circular path if you avoid going down to the waterfalls (but what's the point in that) is quite easy to navigate and suitable for all, with several benches and picnic spots. The waterfalls are amazing with the chance to walk behind one and take pictures or get soaked. It's advertised as about 3 1/2 to 4 hour walk, covering 5 1/2 miles, it took us about 2 hrs 40 mins at a steady pace.

Challenging walk This is definitely a must see attraction near Cardiff. This involves quite a bit of walking and climbing and going down on uneven surfaces. Well worth the effort as you got to go behind one of the waterfalls. Highly recommend this place.

Gorgeous place but a hard walk Absolutely gorgeous place but NOT an easy walk.. Lovely path for about 20 minutes after that omg all down hill haha.. 3 / 4 steep hills to walk back up on the way back, uneven steps to the first waterfall all down hill again, skipped 2 waterfalls as they were also down a steep hill, lovely straight walk to the last waterfall the one you can walk behind Absolutely spectacular view however very deep steps to get down, there all down hill again lol 😆 I don't know why I thought it would be easy.. My partner is ex army and even he struggled. Take lots of water, good pair of walking boots. I was a little saddened by the colour of the water or I would have went for a dip but it isn't swim safe. Lovely place however, but very very uneven slippery, steep. People taking babies and young children on there backs really scared me, the rocks are so uneven and slippery it isn't safe.

Well worth a visit. Trago Mills is only down the road in Merthyr Tydfil 🙂 Lovely walk with amazing waterfalls. Some steep climbs to reach a few of them. Well marked out paths and woodlands to explore. Car parking £5 a day

A picturesque walk A long, beautiful walk. Be warned that some of the accessibility to the actual waterfalls off the paths isn’t great, lots of slippery steep steps and rocky paths, however if taken slowly and with care they are achievable for most people. We took our 2 dogs and they absolutely loved playing in the water and there were lots of benches en route in the shade to stop and rest on hotter days. The paths are well cared for and maintained and we felt safe at all times. We typed in “Four waterfalls car park” intk Google maps, at the moment the road that maps trues to take you down is closed one way, however you just have to go back into the small village and around the other side, i assume this is to create a one way system to the car park as the surrounding roads are definitely single tracks with minimal passing points. Toilets at the car park are satisfactory, they are kept clean enough.

Mooie wandeling Mooie wandeling langs verschillende watervallen. Goede paden. Voor de watervallen moet je uiteraard afdalen. Deze paden kunnen wat glad zijn. Zorg dus voor goede schoenen. Wij waren praktisch alleen en kwamen maar een handje vol andere wandelaars tegen. Veel vogels gezien en zelfs een hert. De watervallen zijn heel mooi. Zou deze wandeling zeker aanraden. Neem er wel ruim de tijd voor. Op internet staat dat je 'm in ongeveer 2,5 uur loopt. In werkelijkheid doe je er zeker 3 tot 3,5 uur over.

Stunning scenes The Waterfalls were amazing and well worth the steps or slopes to climb to get to them. A lovely day spent within the most beautiful scenery.

Amazing It is such a beautiful walk to do!!! It’s honestly breathtaking. The main path around is great for a little breather on the legs after climbing up and down the mountain to get to the waterfalls. If you use Apple Maps to get there it takes you a mile past the car parks. The people who run the drinks and food caravan are lovely to talk to. Well worth it!

Staff are amazing!! It's an absolutely beautiful walk with amazing scenery and views. The waterfall as outstanding. The park rangers were amazingly helpful and informative. They literally rescued us when we had made a wrong turn!!Brilliant people!

Definitely do it Put four waterfalls car park in the sat nav and it took us directly to the car park that takes you to the start of the track. There are toilets and a snack van with hot food at the car park. It was £6 to park all day and card only. A lovely gentleman helped us with the map on the wall and directed us to all 4 waterfalls. Waterfall 1 was 11 on the map and easy to get to with a 25 minute walk from the car park along the gravel track with signs directing you to waterfalls. Waterfall 2 is 25 on the map , 15 minutes walk further , down a steep track with half rocks and half steps, can be slippery when wet. To the right of that waterfall is a 5 minute path to Waterfall 3 ( our favourite) where we went in for a swim. Back up the steep track ( took our breath away) To the original path and another 15 minutes to Waterfall 4 where you walk down 100 steps. This Waterfall you can walk behind it and out the other side. We got very wet but loved it. Back up the steps to the original path and you can either go back the way you came or turn right up a very steep hill back to the car park 55 minute walk. Absolutely loved the experience and would definitely do it again. Wasn't very busy as we went on a Friday during school hours. Water was freezing but so glad we went in for a swim. Highly recommend. It took us 5 hours but we stopped at every Waterfall for a good 20 minutes and swam for 90 minutes and had our picnic. Overall I would say 3-4 hours ( without a swim) .

The Four Waterfall Walk Really enjoyed my experience at the four waterfalls walk. The surrounding area and the waterfalls were stunning. The Team at the beginning of the walk were super friendly and knowledgeable which made the whole experience even better. The trail was easy to navigate, there were toilets at the start/end of the trail and the contactless payment for parking was easy (£5). Just a heads up, the road leading up to the waterfalls was quite narrow and busy. It was definitely an adventure navigating the road in a campervan! Overall, it was an unforgettable trip and I highly recommend a visit.

Great walk Quite an easy walk for all levels. It has been raining hard before that and the water levels were higher. There was also mud on some parts of the walk but not a problem. The view on top of the hill is beautiful, especially an hour or two before sunset.

Good day out Overall the walk was a good day out. We arrived at 11, parking was a nightmare as the 2 carparks were full and over flows were closed due to the area having alot of rain. We ended up parking a mile away. The walk took us 5 hours in total and that was including us stopping for lunch. I didn't find the maps on route that helpful. It wasn't a loop round, we had to walk back the same way we came. Also, now I have walked it, I know the second waterfall is accessible from the walk down to fall 3. The steps down to the falls are very muddy and slippery! I would advise appropriate footwear and be prepared to get wet under fall 4.

Amazing Best views walks and surroundings… all well signposted. Stunning day out! Prepare for some steep and slippery terrain

Not a Flat Walk!!!! Stunning waterfalls. Advertised as a mostly flat walk, but have to disagree. Nearly passed out walking back up the steep cliff from waterfall 4 (stairs are more like mini cliffs themselves), slipped down the steep path to waterfalls 2 and 3 getting covered in mud, and then took another steep walk back to the overfill car park that seemed to go on forever. FYI only Cwm Porth car park has toilets and it filles up before 11am. Parking is £5 -card only. Overall I very much enjoyed this walk. Roughly 4.5hrs, bring hiking boots, a change of shoes for the end, waterproof clothing (you get soaked going underneath waterfall 4) and plenty of snacks and water.

Fabulous afternoon walk Fabulous afternoon walk. Started a bit late at 2pm, but made it round in 3.5 hours - taking our time to admire the beautiful views. We walked in jeans and trainers. Wear walking boots if you have them as it’s a bit craggy and slippery in places, but was manageable. If you’re not used to walking and climbing steps (generally unfit) it is quite challenging on the sections down and then back up from the waterfalls - but it’s well worth it. Start the day early so that you can take your time. We walked behind Sgwd Yr Eira - you have to do this for the experience - and didn’t get wet (just a misty covering). Just take care as the stones are wet and potentially slippery. Would definitely recommend this trail. Park in Cwm Porth car park £5 - can pay by card to avoid a longer walk back to the car if you end it walking in the dark as we did.

Lovely walk. Shame about some inconsiderate dog walkers Easy to get to and safe parking. Disappointed to see so many poop bags thrown on side of path leading from car park. Shame so many lazy inconsiderate idiots visit this beautiful place. The walk was very nice and very well signposted. The steps down to the waterfalls require get you warmed up even on a freezing morning such as when we visited. It was getting quite busy as we returned to the car in the afternoon. Lovely walk and worth the visit.

Great views but harder than I thought We decided to do this stunning walk and whilst we did manage it I have to say it is harder than any of the reviews I have seen. I am not that fit admittedly, but was with people who were much fitter and they all agreed was more strenuous than anticipated. Very slippy in places so make sure you wear appropriate footwear. Stunning scenery and worth the struggle

Great walk, steep in parts but beautiful falls. 5 mile walk which is steep and slippy in parts but 4 beautiful and amazing waterfalls. Would be OK for teenage children but probably not younger or elderly unless fit.

Lovely walk to see the falls. The waterfalls are beautiful. Especially the one that you can go behind. The paths up and down can be tough but we'll worth the effort. Good parking in nearby fields at reasonable cost.

Not laid out well at all... Van parking price is crazy when they take up the same space as a car. Walk is a waste of time and has been made more dangerous especially when walking down to each waterfall. Dog friendly ! It isn't. Website makes it look pretty but you will not get those views at all. My view is they have made it over complicated and not enjoyable at all. Waste of a day to be fair. Oh and mountain rescue and emergency services were there when we left. Says alot again!!!! .....paths should be lower to the river and waterfalls. Not dangerously high and then a shear wall down to each. I could go on....

Brilliant day, but wear the right shoes!! This walk is a beautiful one!! But, be aware, to get to some of the waterfalls the hills are step, wonky underfoot and slippery!!! So please… if you go. Wear good grippy shoes and take plenty of water, snacks We loved it! It was a great and excitng adventure! We met some lovely humans, and the waterfalls really are magic! We parked on the raise of the road near a litre garage as the car park was closed! Had a lovely ice cream from there when we got back! All in all, a totally brilliant day. But go prepared!!

Amazing What a beautiful extraordinary experience. Parking was so close and only £5 for the day. Lovely walk amazing scenery all well signposted and path ways for intermediate and extreme hikers…. We had the best time. Met so many lovely people throughout the day Would suggest taking enough water and snacks as can be a long time hiking/walking back to start where there is a lovely coffee truck and snack shop We went in a very warm day, correct footwear’s a must

Far too busy to enjoy it! We arrived at the waterfalls at around 11 after a 2 hour drive. The car park was almost full on a Wednesday, albeit in the school holidays. As others have said, it’s like arriving at a theme park or family attraction rather than a peaceful day out in nature. I dread to think what it’s like on a weekend! As keen hikers, we were looking forward to our day out but it was far too busy to enjoy. There is no chance of getting anywhere near the waterfalls as there are people climbing all over them. The paths to the waterfalls have boardwalks which are not one way and it’s a struggle to pass all of the people. On the whole it was an unenjoyable day out, that has become very much instagram vs reality!

Loved this place Quite a work out, some steep steps and testing terrain but well worth it. Avoid the portaloos, lots of parking. Bring a spare shirt if you are going to walk behind the fountain.

Is this what progress looks like? I have been coming here for 25 years and how it is changed. By contrast to when I could stand alone under Sqwd Yr Eira, it is now closer to a theme park. Charming though they are, a small army of viz vest volunteers are now needed to marshall the car parks and direct you to card only pay machines and rancid portaloos. Other ' advances ' are the gravelled pathways carved into the landscape, that will fastrack you to the falls - next stop hot dog vendors. This has come about due to a ' Secret' giveaway TV programme and the exponential growth of social media imagery. On that note, during my last and final visit, I couldn't relax due to the sight of parents lining up their under 8's, to take images perilously close to the edge at Clun-Gwyn, with tripping stones and exposed tree roots, just inches away. I am pretty sociable and love the collective vibe of pubs, theatres and sporting events but the next time that I want a day in nature, I won't be driving 70 miles to Ystradfellte.

Waterfall wonders Stunning 4 waterfalls walk, quite strenuous in places , allow at least 4hrs, take food and drink as none available, also car park charges need your bank card not phone,

Fines for swimming? Had a lovely day and even went for a dip in the last fall. Was told when we arrived back at the car park by the warden that if I had been caught in the water I would have been fined £1000 on the spot! Anyone know if this is true? Been a few times before & always people in the water, didn’t see any signs stating no swimming but he was very insistent that there are signs at the falls

Parking drama ruined experience Dreadful roads near the main car park. Arrived early so had no issues parking. We parked in the end space. Paid £5. Then went on the walk, this took us 3 1/2 hours but we did not stop for lunch which many people did ad you could take a packed lunch with you. We arrived back to find we had received a parking fine, we had supposedly prevented another car from parking next to our vehicle. There was room for a motor bike but no car, unless it were a ‘toy’ car could have fitted in the gap. We were told by the ladies policing the car park that they could have fitted half a car next to our car with the back section sticking out so we’d prevented them making £5. We argued the point it was not marked up as a space, nor could a car fit in there but there was no acceptance that this was the case. We asked that feedback be provided but it seems it’s a cheeky way for them to make money. Yes our car was about 5cm over the white line but had it been a clear space we would have ensured to have been parked correctly- no signage or markings as stated. So be careful so this doesn’t affect your visit.

Bad Worst experience of my life, told it would take 2 hours, took us 3.5 and we ended up soaked and muddy

Not worth the stress We have tried going to the 4 waterfalls for the past 2 years. Parking is horrendous, we turned up to see that the main carpark ( easier walk to the waterfalls) was full... Or so we thought 🤔 we watched the parking attendant let a few other cars go in, so I don't know if they were mates or locals. We gave up! It really wasn't worth the hassle. We were told that we weren't even allowed to park up elsewhere and walk, ridiculous.

It was worth! Lovely place to walk and enjoy the nature. Don't forget your tracking boots! If the weather is good, bring swimming costumes!

We lived it. Waterfalls are well worth the effort, high path is a nice stroll and there's steep steps and paths down to see Waterfalls. Sturdy, comfortable footwear is a must. We're not walkers so appreciated the numbered posts and £1 map from car park shop. Car park steward was very helpful, cost £5 to park for day. Quite busy when we visited on a Thursday midday.

beautiful definitely worth doing, take some drinks, i think to do four waterfalls will take a few hours. the last waterfall you can walk behind. if you have bad knees. you will struggle with the steep steps

Hard work but lovely. We went on a particularly hot day and, as two reasonably unfit people, we found the trail to be challenging. However, we did cope with a lot of stops for breath! The trails themselves are enjoyable and the waterfalls are beautiful. There are points where it is steep and you find yourself clambering over rocks rather than walking on trails. Absolutely lovely day out and would recommend. Take plenty of fluids and wear sturdy footwear - and swimwear if wanting to get in. Lovely.

5 star 4 waterfalls Excellent great walk for all the family walks down the waterfalls can be steep so go careful. Coming out of the car park is a one way system which is good ! Also walking under waterfalls is good bit slippy so take care but worth it for the experience

Scenic - and a proper walk Great walk! (Make sure you’re wearing proper walking clothes). So many animals spotted. The waterfalls were stunning and it was a perfect atmosphere. Did have to stop a couple times as I’m not the fittest. But it was very enjoyable.

Lovely views shame about the rubbish Beautiful countryside and spectacular falls. Not an easy walk but worth the effort. The only thing that spoilt it was the amount of rubbish everywhere. Bags of it left by the falls beer cans etc… Dog poo bags every few hundred metres or so and quite possibly the worst portaloos my friend and I had had visited. Do not understand why people do this and from the expensive parking things are not better maintained.

Well maintained and staffed car park Convenient car park for the 3.5 hour walk, snack bar, toilets and a helpful warden who explained how to do an abbreviated walk as we were pushed for time. Beware that you must approach from the East as a one way system is operated on the approach road. An overflow car park is reached first but the helpful gateman explained that as we arrived late in the afternoon there would be places in the main car park. Well worth £5 to maintain these facilities

4 waterfalls Great views and the dogs loved it . Very steep in places, you need to be fairly fit to access the waterfalls.

Beautiful hick I had such an amazing time. Great hick and to see nature and waterfalls. It was muddy and wet but still a great hick and great exploration

DAY RUINED BY THE TRUST ! Coned and lied to by the National trust!!!!! Hearing that parking for the attraction can get hectic we went without breakfast and set off early to ovoid the issue. Arriving at the main car park we were greeted by signs saying the car park was closed and to follow signs to alternative parking. This was in fact a CON ! the carp park was running as normal but the trust have decided to penalise people who try to help out by arriving early. You find yourself having to drive further than everyone else to a car park which is further away from the attraction . You then have to walk further than everyone else and worst of all you have to contend with a very long and very steep hill completely avoided if allowed to park at the main car park. Having seen the falls which I'm sure would look spectacular if in flood, my wife and I encounter lots of others just arriving, being told the path they were on led back to the car park (we assumed this was the alternative Park we were forced to use as the other was closed) we followed what we believed was an alternative path back to the car park. Only to arrive at the park which signs had claimed was closed. We then had to retraced our steps back to the falls and return on the original path. This resulted in an additional hours walking (in the rain) for an elderly couple. Having taken on the hill my wife was almost in tears and our day out had been ruined. ALL BECAUSE WE TRIED TO HELP OUT BY ARRIVING EARLY.

Too busy! Ridiculously busy. It was like when you park up at a festival and everyone is walking the same way. All car parks were full and they were into the second field by the time we got there (mid morning). Cash only so you just end up driving away if no cash. Each waterfall had two way traffic of people queuing to see/take a pic with each one. Barely got to see the one at the bottom of the steps. I can imagine this would have been beautiful if we’d have gone at 5am on a weekday! Be prepared to have your patience tested 😂

Stunning views Parking - be prepared to have some cash (£5 in our case) as you might have to park in one of the extra parking areas based in a field 10 min walk from the visitor centre if their parking is full. The walk was fabulous, we saw all four waterfalls and enjoyed the stunning river/cave views. We didn't have the walking boots but wore quite sturdy trainers and this worked well for us. The visitor centre offers a good choice of souvenirs, however the wait for food (burgers I think?) was at that time 30+ min and we didn't bother waiting and went to the nearest town Pontneddfechan where are some pubs with higher quality meals. I recommend seeing the four waterfalls if you like long walks in the nature and enjoy being near the water.

Great views and a bit of a challenge Spectacular waterfalls, great walk, a bit of a challenge when approaching the waterfalls, but it's worth your sweat 😉

Lovely place to visit. Beautiful walks around and amazing waterfalls great place to walk your doys. And to go with young children.

Must visit! Must visit! Highly recommend for a day out, I’d recommend getting there earlier or on off peak times (weekdays) if you’d prefer it to be less busy but it’s absolutely beautiful there

You must visit all four waterfalls. Allow 4-5 hours for the hike We were going to choose only the ‘best’ waterfall and we ended up spending 5 hours doing all four falls! Every waterfall is so unique at its own way and we had an amazing time (family with a 9 and 13 yrs old). Hiking boots definitely recommended as can be wet and muddy. Also recommend hiking pole for the trails as parts can be quiet steep and slippery. Prepare spare clothes in the car for kids and yourself to change. We parked at Gwaun Hepste £5 per day and headed to Sgwd yr Eira for kids to experience to walk behind the falls. Then we headed to Pannwr and then Isaf Clun Gwyn. We were so glad we didn’t miss the latter two as there are equally amazing. There wasn’t much at Clun Gwyn as we couldn’t get to the water. However, we wanted to see the fourth one to complete the challenge. Definitely recommend picnic lunch as there are perfect spots at the waterfalls. I will definitely return in the summer to have a dip in the waterfalls.

Beautiful place for a keen experienced walker. A keen experienced walker,fantastic for a cardio walk especially the elevated parts,the Waterfalls are breath taking.A lovely day out with designated picnic tables,keep coming back as it's like entering a different world.

Great if you like waterfalls Not very wheelchair-friendly.Too much water.It rained.A lot.Nice cup of tea.Nice people though.

Amazing Experience Amazing Walk with great waterfalls, was about 6 miles total walk. Spent about 5 hours there, as we stopped at each waterfall for at least 20 minutes. Some of the walks down to the falls can be a bit slippery this time of year but overall are negotiable. You must make sure you go behind the main fall which was easily accessible, was amzing. Definitely recommend

Beautiful scenery Expect to spend a good few hours and wear good walking boots! We parked at Cwm Porth and took the river walk which was lovely, but do expect to be clambering over rocks! The waterfalls are stunning and you can spend as little or as much time there as you want.

Stunning!! We visited the Four Falls during a half term holiday in Mid Wales. It was an absolutely stunning walk. The waterfalls are incredible & waking behind the last one is an experience we won’t forget.The walk is steep & tough in places underfoot, our children (9,10 & 13) coped fine but they are used to waking long distances.I wouldn’t recommend for anyone with really young children as it is quite dangerous in places.We would definitely go back.

Waterfall walk An achievement for both of us to complete the whole walk including the green more difficult trek, Stunning waterfalls. Fine going down but back up to the car park was steep. Dangerous unfenced areas-don’t stand too close to the edge.

Amazing but not an easy walk The walk was lovely but I underestimated how hard it would be. The walk from car park was nice and flat for about 20 mins and then went quite steeply downhill, lots of stones and rocks. We went round in reverse from there so went to big waterfall first… lovely walk but then you have to climb down 800 m down to the waterfall…. 170+ very steep steps (hard going on my short legs) very few hand rails. To walk behind the waterfall you have to clamber over lots of rocks to get to the path…. We didnt do this! Climb back up was very hard going lots of stops on the way! Walk round to next waterfall was ok. Waterfalls 2 and 3 ….. 1km to walk down very slippery rocky paths…. Not good on the ankles and knees and even worse coming back up. Last waterfall was ok, only a five minute walk down but handrails to hold onto which was very much needed. Walk back to car was about 40 mins of which about 15 mins was all up hill! I walk daily but found the green routed paths to the waterfalls hard going!£5 card payment to park all day, portaloos in car park, snack caravan that made the best cup of tea, cold drinks and snacks all very reasonable. All very well signposted along the walk but zero phone signal on vodafone. Read the boards above each waterfall which advises how far down and how strenuous the walk. Would like to see this information included on the mapsDon’t go in trainers or anything other than walking boots as very rocky and slippery even though it had been dry beforehand!Was glad to get back to the car, sit down and glad I done it… would I do it again…. Absolutely no chance 🤣🤣

Wow. OMG my legs hate me! Was an amazing day out, some absolutely amazing views, and even went for a paddle in the pools, my feet were very thankful for that.The walk is hard going in places with the final (or first if you go the other way) waterfall having 172 rather large steps to negotiate. It was worth it though for a waterfall you can walk behind and swim in the pool if you wanted too.This walk can be done if you have some mobility restrictions as the main path is mostly gravelled and wide, however there are some steep bits, and to get down to see the falls you walk on almost un-made rocky paths or steps. It’s hard work, but absolutely worth it, would definitely recommend you give it a go.

To die for Amazing, bucket list ticked, an absolute must to go. A very hard hike but worth it. Swimming dreamy, wetsuits are good to wear but I didn't as I wild swim anyway.

Beautiful waterfalls Absolutely beautiful walk to the falls. A must for anyone that likes walking. The path around the top is easy under foot but the paths down to the falls are tougher. Sensible footwear essential. The 4th waterfall is amazing as you can actually go behind it. Stunning views

Fabulous Totally amazing a must for all to see, the views are outstanding, take your time going round explore each one, it will be well worth it even if you only do the waterfalls once in your lifetime

Beautiful place What fantastic place to visit.Get your walking shoes on, take your swim gear and get in. You can walk up to into and under the waterfalls. Just a beautiful place . Be prepared for a long walk but well worth it.

A Waterfall not to miss A Beautiful idyllic setting, which was used in the Batman film Dark Knight Rises, you can just go down to the waterfall or continue after to do the circular walk, in the Field by the National Trust Car Park there is a chuck wagon doing many dishes and along the track is a free petting farm

Four Waterfalls Walk Four Waterfalls Walk is a very enjoyable walk and highly recommended. All the waterfalls are spectacular in there own way but Sgwd yr Eira is the main waterfall to see as it is the largest & you are able to walk behind it and watch the water thunder down in front of you. The walk is very enjoyable and well signposted however some parts of the walk especially the steps / embankments leading down to the waterfalls can be steep, difficult and unsteady underfoot. Highly recommended especially if you are looking to view and experience waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons.

Hard long way Long way to walk , and path was so narrow and slippery, we had a 1 1/2 hrs to visit 2 falls , best place for a swimmers,

Highly recommended We went to see all four waterfalls. We started by parking our car in Four waterfalls car park which did cost £5 for all day, It's best to have cash on you as their card reader doesn't work very well. It took us nearly 7 hours to see all 4 waterfalls, take photos and have short picnic. There are some wooden table and benches along the way that you can use, if you like. When we arrived at a couple of these waterfalls, loads of visitors were swimming there too, so if you's like that , make sure you have you swimwear with you. Overall it's a nice day out and certainly well worth it.

Things you wished you were told. 1. The entire route is hilly. 2. Paths suddenly has warnings of treacherous routes where people have recently died falling.3. Over crowded at all waterfalls.4. Generally not suitable for kids, all trails had children crying about the steepness.I'm a keen walker and hated this walk.

Very busy on hot days We went on a hot summer day. By midday this wasn't so much a hike, is felt more like a pilgrimage of hundreds of people heading for the waterfalls occupying every spot possible with coolers and BBQs. If you come for a dip, you'll be at the right place. If you are coming for the nature or a quite hike, I'd say avoid the hot weekends.

Stunning & Spectacular A truly stunning walk and some absolutely breathtaking scenery, made this a delightful walk. Super friendly staff on hand to help with the temperamental car parking machine, and to advise of the best routes, but it was glorious.Just loved it, as did the dogs

Breathtaking Breathtaking walk in this beautiful national park It took us some time to get down to the waterfalls and then up with 3 kids but worth the effort You wont regret it

Perfect!! What a beautiful place!! Our walk was started off by getting to talk to an amazingly friendly chap who sadly I didn't get his name! This man definitely deserves some credit as the knowledge he has of the place made our day even more special!

Met mooi weer zeker de moeite waard Fraaie wandeling met onderweg afdalingen naar een 4 tal watervallen. De route er naar toe was ook al erg mooi. Let op de schapen

Well worth the effort! Fairly strenuous walking with lots of steps up and down to see the waterfalls, but oh so worth it. Stunning views and not too busy on the day we went

Stunning scenery Beautiful day exploring the waterfalls . The paths were clear and well marked. We would recommend parking in one of the guided car parks on the beacons as gives you a safe base to start from

Good workout Well signed, well maintained, gorgeous scenery. Really nice way to spend an afternoon. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

Nice walk. Don’t take dogs if roasting hot!!! Nice walk, quite tricky so if you struggle I’d pick one or two waterfalls to see. If it’s roasting hot DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG. Saw far to many poor dogs being dragged down to the falls and it was way to hot. Shameful to treat dogs like this. If you have booked a holiday and have dogs then respect them

Beautiful relaxing walk An absolutely lovely place if you love hiking and waterfalls or even a sneaky wild swim. It's alot nicer if there is a good quantity of water flowing to make the falls more interesting. Does get very busy tho so if you prefer to keep away from people would suggest getting there early. If your not great on your feet this could be an issue are there are alot of steps in places. But well worth a visit.

Amazing walk Stunning. Such an amazing walk. The waterfalls are beautiful. Really lovely walk. Will definitely do it again. Just beautiful.

Beautiful views Absolutely amazing views, very hilly and long walk. Need to be fit to get around. Well worth it. Definitely recommend taking plenty of fluids and snacks.

Amazing waterfalls Amazing place the walk was easy in places, and more demanding in others. My 80 year old mother managed the 170 steps to the big waterfall but found the terrain a little too uneven to the middle ones. I highly recommend this attraction. Volunteer's were very knowledgeable and helpful. There are porta loos there and a little mobil cafe. Parking is £5 for all day parking

Ruined. I am from Cardiff and have visited many times but the last time was 5 years ago prior to this Easter bank holiday. This used to be a natural place of peace and beauty. It was wild and could be dangerous but the beauty that you found when you walked made it worthwhile. Years ago, no car parks, no people, no signs just you and a map to find the route. You got lost and every time found something new. Now it has been spoilt and sanitised and turned into a tourist attraction & a money spinner. Walked to eira with my kids and watched in horror at people queuing to go behind the falls to have their “experience”. Fat tourists in wetsuits bobbing about in the falls. No opportunity to take in the beauty & sit and watch the river go by in quiet. Litter everywhere. I am privileged to have seen the waterfalls before it was turned into this. Will never go back. Very sad.

Help needed Can someone please advise which Car Park to use to start this walk? Also which Car park has the shop and snack bar as I am arranging this for a group of people and any helpful advice would be great as I don't know the area? Any recommendations for a pub afterwards?

Beautiful walk but very very busy and crowded. Amazing scenery and trails. The waterfalls are spectacular. It was an Easter bank holiday weekend (Saturday) and it was absolutely heaving. Queues on the ascent and descent for the waterfalls. I ended up only seeing two of them just to avoid the people. The weather was amazing so once I’d got onto quieter trails it was superb walking. I’d recommend going when it’s likely to be quieter. Also just wanted to mention and thank the many many mountain rescue people that were out and about on all the trails. It was lovely to see them and so reassuring to know that they’re around.

Nature at its best We parked Cwm Porth car park (CF44 9JE. Loads of parking - very well organised , with clear directions. The path is very easy to follow with arrows and markings . Path is mostly gravel . Only difficult bit is walking down and of course up again to the waterfalls . Distance , time and number of steps is clearly listed at the top of each waterfall . The walk is about 4 miles and takes about 3 hours. The fourth waterfall , Sgwd yr Eira , steepest and by far the most strenuous.but is is beautiful- albeit crowded . You don’t need walking boots for the trail but are a must for the step steps to the waterfalls . We went to the The Old White Horse in the Village of Pontneathvaughan for lunch afterwards .Food was fabulous and the staff were brilliant - even on a very busy Easter weekend. There are lots of nice places in the village. And only a 10 minute drive from the car park !!

Beautiful waterfall walk We visited on a sunny Good Friday and found it very busy. The footpath is well marked and sign posted. The main footpath is well maintained. Obviously steps up and down to the waterfalls are quite steep in places, and can get quite slippery from the spray of the falls but all worth it. Especially the waterfall which you can stand behind.

A must-do if visiting the Brecon Beacons An excellent activity. At the car park, there is a little shop and there are also toilets. The map bought from the shop was great as it showed the route clearly and there are numbered waypoints throughout the walk. An amazing experience to go behind a waterfall.

Underwhelming The car parking was well organised and the snack bar decent. The walk itself was pleasant enough but I have to say, in my opinion, the waterfalls themselves were somewhat underwhelming and overrated.

Lovely Must see waterfalls! It was definitely a longer walk than expecting from the car park but the waterfalls were beautiful. Lots of up and down and some steep decent but well worth it.

Must see This walk has been set out so you see the waterfalls with a bit of effort, must be firm footware. Parking easy and route easy to follow. Can take a good few hours, we did not see cafe or toilets.

Well worth it Great way to spend a few hours. Some steep ascents/descents to three of the waterfalls, but achievable if you take it steady. The circuit is completely accessible. We wore trail running shoes and had no issues.

Beautiful waterfalls Excellent walk to see four waterfalls.

Firstly parking is £4 all day and is adjacent to the start of the trail. At the start there is a large notice board with details of the route, the diagram of the route follows a line of numbered red dots and shows where each waterfall is in the route. Nice idea to take a picture of the route for reference.

Very easy to follow and makers are along the route. There are several parts of the route which are uneven, rocky, slippery or lots of steep steps.

The waterfalls are beautiful and gushing! The last one which is down 170 steps is the best, whereby you can walk behind the waterfall. Just beware your get absolutely soaked. The walk is on average 2-3 hours or longer in good weather, it was raining when we went but still popular.

The area Is well maintained and worth the parking fee.

This is a must visit on your todo list. Beautiful Visited whilst in the Brecon. Wowww what a beautiful place. Waterfalls are something else. Sensible footwear is a must as there’s some very steep parts with no steps. So it’s all rocky. But it’s worth it when you get down to the bottom and see the waterfalls. We also went in the caves but didn’t go too far in as torches on our phones weren’t really bright enough but it’s still a great place to explore.

Beautiful scenery Beautiful place however it does get quite busy. Sensible footwear is a must, as is snacks and a drink! We brought our dog with us and he loved it too.

Great Waterfall We started the walk near the Angel Inn. There was a rope swing on the way to the first waterfall. When we got there we got behind the waterfall and then crossed the river using the stones to stand on. With a few wet feets we got across. 2 of our family went to the other two waterfalls.