Waterfalls in Wales | UK Hidden Gems

The breathtaking Welsh waterfall you can swim beneath that features in the BBC series Death Valley

We all know Wales is a beautiful place, and we are lucky to have some of the best scenery in the world right on our doorstep. Now those stunning views are appearing on TV once again in the BBC’s new comedy crime series, Death Valley. The show follows Detective Janie Mallowan, played by Gwyneth Keyworth, and retired TV detective John Chapel, played by Timothy Spall, as they team up to solve crimes in the Cynon Valley. Although the story is set in Mountain Ash, filming actually

The tiny Welsh village feeling the impact of being home to Europe’s most famous waterfall

Large numbers of visitors heading to see a waterfall known as one of the most famous in Europe are causing serious problems for people living in a small Welsh village. The 120ft waterfall has been a popular place to visit since the 18th century, but growing attention on social media has led to huge crowds, turning a once calm attraction into a very busy hotspot. As a result, the road leading to the falls has become so crowded that the nearby village of Abergwyngregyn in Eryri

This is the amazing trail where you can walk beneath waterfalls that are so beautiful

Wales is home to a scenic treasure that is perfect for nature lovers who want to explore somewhere special. Hidden inside the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park is a wonderful walking trail that winds through lush greenery and past incredible waterfalls. You can even walk behind some of the rushing water, giving the whole place an almost tropical feel. Photo © Gareth James ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) Known as one of the UK’s hidden gems, the Four Waterfalls Walk became widely know

Major £7 million plan aims to transform a beautiful UK waterfall into a major new British tourist attraction

A plan to develop some of Wales’ most appealing tourist spots has now been approved. A number of local residents objected to the £7 million proposal for Waterfall Country at Pontneddfechan in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons. Their objections came from worries that it could turn a quiet country village into a busy tourist centre, harming local wildlife and creating more litter and noise. Photo © Nigel Davies ( cc-by-sa/2.0 ) Even so, councillors voted in