description Sgwd yr Eira Overview
Sgwd yr Eira is a classic horsetail waterfall located in the traditional county of Breconshire, Wales, within the modern Powys unitary authority. It is situated on the Nant Llech river and is a central feature of the region's network of cascades. A natural rock ledge carved behind the falling water allows visitors to walk behind the cascade without getting completely submerged. Historically, this path was used by local sheep drovers crossing the hills.
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Can visitors really walk behind Sgwd yr Eira?
Yes. A naturally eroded ledge passes behind the curtain of water, making Sgwd yr Eira the best-known walk-behind waterfall in Wales's Waterfall Country.
Is walking behind Sgwd yr Eira always safe?
No. The rocky path becomes wet and slippery, and the route behind the falls may be impassable during flooding or unusually high flow, so visitors should follow current local warnings.
Is Sgwd yr Eira part of the Four Falls Trail?
Yes. The trail also visits Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn, and Sgwd y Pannwr within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
How long does the Four Falls Trail take?
Natural Resources Wales advises allowing roughly three to four hours for the complete route. The waterfall spurs contain steep steps and rough ground, so the walk can feel harder than its distance suggests.
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