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Sgwd Einion Gam

Waterfall

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Riverside, Cliffs

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn

Ben Meyrick / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Sgwd Einion Gam is a tall waterfall on the Afon Pyrddin in the Waterfall Country of the Brecon Beacons, dropping in a single slender column into a deep pool ringed by cliffs, reckoned the second-highest fall in the national park. It is remote and rarely visited: reaching it means carrying on past th...

10

Parking nearby

3

Food Spots nearby

0

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

3 day, 7 overnight

The Pen y Cae Inn – Pen-y-cae, The Ancient Briton – Penycae, The Abercrave Inn – Abercraf

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Sgwd Einion Gam?
Deep within the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales, this secluded natural feature sits upstream from the popular Sgwd Gwladus trail. Hikers must navigate a rugged, unmapped riverside route through dense woodland to reach the spot.

What type of place is Sgwd Einion Gam?
Sgwd Einion Gam is a waterfall in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.

When is the best time to visit Sgwd Einion Gam?
Spring through to autumn offers the most manageable conditions for attempting the tricky river crossings. Heavy autumn downpours will swell the cascade to its absolute maximum capacity for those seeking a dramatic view.

What can you do at Sgwd Einion Gam?
Photographers can capture the dramatic seventy-foot drop as it plunges violently into a deep circular pool. Outdoor enthusiasts often brave the challenging trek just to enjoy the raw solitude away from the standard tourist paths.

How long should I spend at Sgwd Einion Gam?
Allowing a couple of hours ensures enough time to tackle the arduous scramble and properly appreciate the wild canyon surroundings. Serious walkers can easily extend the journey by combining this hidden drop with the wider Elidir Trail network.

Where do I park at Sgwd Einion Gam?
Spaces are available at a designated site in Pontneddfechan village, which provides ten spots consisting of three day and seven overnight spaces. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Sgwd Einion Gam?
The Pen y Cae Inn – Pen-y-cae, The Ancient Briton – Penycae, and The Abercrave Inn – Abercraf provide three recorded dining choices nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Sgwd Einion Gam?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Sgwd Einion Gam, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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