{"product_id":"bannau-brycheiniog-the-brecon-beacons-seven-waterfalls-trail-october-31st","title":"BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG (The Brecon Beacons) Seven Waterfalls Trail: October 31st","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"334\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/696271129\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\" data-editor=\"7jn39\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBannau Brycheiniog\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\" data-editor=\"7jn39\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterfall Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe take a walk into the mystic wooded valleys of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), famous for being home to some of the most magnificent waterfalls in the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003eWe trek 9 miles to visit 7 spectacular waterfalls. Depending on the time of year and depth of the water, we will be able to cross in front of some, swim beneath others and even walk behind one or two on this truly incredible walk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWe start the day meeting at Pontneddfechan, to stroll along the Elidir Trail. \u003c\/span\u003eIn Welsh myth, Elidir was a young trainee monk. He was cruelly treated for being lazy and ran away from his Abbey. He was found by the fairy folk, who took him to their own world. Some say the entrance to that fairy kingdom lay hidden here, along the banks of the Elidir Trail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003eThe riverside path starts fairly level, along a former tram road, which once played its part in the Industrial Revolution. Here we see remains of some of the silica mines, once used to make bricks for furnaces. Horses-drawn wagons would have carried the stone down to brickworks bedside the Neath Canal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"553\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/5839\/files\/60b66361-514d-42bb-83ce-d825eb88733a.jpg?v=1730570783\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first waterfall we visit taking in the waterfalls of Sgwd Gwladus (Lady Falls). Its name is said to come from a sixth century Celtic princess called Gwladus, who threw herself into the water when her father, the king, refused to let her marry the man she loved. The waterfall magically appeared where she entered the icy water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003eWe then head to Sgwd y Bedol (Horseshoe Falls), Sgwd Ddwli Isaf (Lower gushing falls) and Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Upper Gushing Falls).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe  continue with a brief road section, before a cafe’ and toilet stop, which are then followed by the largest and most impressive waterfalls of the day, Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn (Fall of the White Meadow), Sgwd y Pannwr (Fall of the Woollen Washer), Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn (Lower Fall of the White Meadow) and Sgwd yr Eira (Waterfall of Snow). The last of which provides the highlight of the day, as we walk behind its incredible fall.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTime permitting, we may fit in a short drive to Henrhyd Falls, the highest in South Wales, with a single drop of over 90ft. Formed at the end of the last Ice Age, millions of years ago, it was famously used as the entrance to the Bat Cave in the Dark Knight Rises movie and you can actually walk behind it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"90ve2-0-0\" data-editor=\"7jn39\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"90ve2-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ac0bac;\"\u003eWe only regret opportunities we don't take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ac0bac;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/getoutdoorsuk.org\/pages\/terms-conditions\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eBooking terms and conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ac0bac;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/5839\/files\/image0_121ef95b-9ab0-4361-8fa3-d84b8b6eff92.jpg?v=1714902955\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5rhl2-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10am meet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pontneddfechen village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParking:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the layby as you approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrive: \u003c\/strong\u003eearly to secure a parking space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToilets:\u003c\/strong\u003e public toilets at the start and end of the walk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"599\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/5839\/files\/IMG_7540.jpg?v=1730570826\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT INFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation \u0026amp; Transport \u003c\/strong\u003eare not included as part of the event booking. So please book accommodation and make travel arrangement at your earliest convenience, as this is a very popular area to visit. If you would like to join forces with other participants and stay in shared houses, this is likely to provide better value for money. So please reply to your confirmation email to request a joining link to the event WhatsApp group to discuss with the group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA WHATSAPP group\u003c\/strong\u003e will be created to share info and photos on the day. In signing up to the event you are agreeing to be added to this group, which will contain other participants. This is necessary so that details can be shared in the run up to the event, including last minute changes, reminders or cancellations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharity involvement\u003c\/strong\u003e: many of our walks are being run in partnership with charities. As such, sign up information is shared with the charity involved for the purpose of running the event and communicating its purpose, which is to help raise awareness and funds for the charity. By signing up, you are agreeing to receive information from Get Outdoors and the charity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBooking Terms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e (Including cancellation policy): are found \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/getoutdoorsuk.org\/pages\/terms-conditions\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/getoutdoorsuk.org\/pages\/event-sign-up-form-1\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed lunches, walking boots, multiple layers and waterproofs (including trousers!) are essential. The weather could be very cold and wet. Please visit our recommended\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/getoutdoorsuk.org\/pages\/kit-list\" href=\"https:\/\/getoutdoorsuk.org\/pages\/kit-list\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekit list\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile on the walk:\u003c\/strong\u003e we ask you to remain with the group and follo\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ewing instructions from Get Outdoors leader(s), who have the final decision in all instances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParking Charges:\u003c\/strong\u003e may apply. Good idea to bring cash\/change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblems:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eon the \u003c\/span\u003eday call Chris: 07885157903\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e are welcome on the walks, but are entirely the owner's responsibility, must have a lead and be under close control at all times. Please check your accommodation's policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLivestock:\u003c\/strong\u003e If encountered do not walk too close or get between a cow and calf. If threatened, let go of your dog so it can escape and reduce the risk to yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublic rights of way: please keep to them and respect the landowner’s property at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStiles: \u003c\/strong\u003eare often present on the route to negotiate on this type of walk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountryside walking:\u003c\/strong\u003e can often include hills and uneven terrain. Our group ethos is to support everyone in group to achieve their maximum potential in terms of completing the route. As such, we endeavour to walk at a pace all participants are comfortable with. We apologise if this causes any frustration to fitter walkers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth:\u003c\/strong\u003e please consult your doctor if you are at all worried about your fitness and ability to take part. \u003c\/span\u003ePlease inform the walk leaders, Get Outdoors, of any underlying health conditions that may affect your walking ability before signing.\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety App\u003cspan\u003elication Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have not already (or if circumstances have changed), please complete the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/getoutdoorsuk.org\/pages\/event-sign-up-form-1\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eparticipant health \u0026amp; safety form at this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e so we know how best to look after you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"519\" width=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/5839\/files\/986192e5-209f-4bb2-9460-8142ebdf4a3f.jpg?v=1730570832\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFuture Walk Info\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubmit your email address below to receive information on future walks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a hike in beautiful places like the Brecon Beacons, Cotswolds, Malverns, Chilterns, Peak District, Oxford...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect way to start your training for a challenge like the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e3 Peaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mellowyello10.myshopify.com\/collections\/3-peaks\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or simply to get out into the countryside, while being sociable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \"Like\" the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Facebook Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GetOutdoors.org\"\u003eGet Outdoors Facebook Group\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for even more updates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Rating - Strenuous","offers":[{"title":"Seven Waterfalls Trek","offer_id":56721570201980,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/5839\/products\/Henrhyd-Falls_Goretex_1024x1024_2x_1_480x480_6f258b56-1e93-4839-985f-08eb5092d48a.jpg?v=1663162224","url":"https:\/\/getoutdoorsuk.org\/products\/bannau-brycheiniog-the-brecon-beacons-seven-waterfalls-trail-october-31st","provider":"Get Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}