Waterfalls in Wales: the perfect wet weekend

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/apr/12/waterfalls-wales-perfect-wet-weekend

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A rainy spring is the perfect time to explore the hundreds of waterfalls in Wales, many of which are found in the Brecon Beacons national park. Full rivers create the most powerful cascades, so pack your wellies and cagoule and a copy of our itinerary, and pray for bad weather.

Day 1Start: Waterfalls Centre, Brecon Beacons national parkTake the path to the river Hepste's Sgwd Yr Eira (Snow Falls). You can step behind the falls, and bathe here in summer. From Sgwd Yr Eira, head towards the Sychryd Cascades on the river Sychryd which is easily accessible, even by wheelchair. Return to Snow Falls, and take path to Sgwd Gwladus (Lady Falls), named after the mythical princess Gwladus, on the Elidir Trail along the river Nedd Fechan. Return to carpark, and drive 45 minutes to spend the night at The Felin Fach Griffin pub (01874 620111, Felin Fach, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UB).

Day 2Start: Cwm Porth carpark, near Ystradfellte. £4 chargeWalk to Porth Yr Ogof, the largest cave mouth in Wales. The river Mellte flows into it. Return to the carpark, cross the road and join the footpath on the right. You can hear the river Mellte flowing beneath the ground before you see it emerge. Continue along the river, crossing two tributary streams, and then heading uphill to the main viewpoint for Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, the "fall of the white meadow". Return to the path and continue through woodland. Turn right at the sign to view the Sgwd y Pannwr cascades. Continue upstream on the rough path to Sgwd Isaf Clwn-gwyn. It begins as a flight of three rapids, and becomes a staircase of waterfalls. Head back to the carpark. Drive two hours north on the A470 to Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall. At 80m, it is the highest single-drop waterfall in the UK - and much higher than Niagara.