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Talybont waterfalls walk

Crash site memorial

 

Highlights of this walk

  • waterfalls galore
  • commanding views of the bracon Beacons
  • World War II crash site and memorial
  • Woodland walk
  • bird watchers' paradise (Dippers, Redstarts, Ring Ousels, many wood and heathland birds)
Britain has larger and more dramatic waterfalls, but seldom can you see so many falls in such a small area. Talybont is a classic "hanging valley" where water cascades into a glacial valley occupied by the largest reservoir in the Brecon Beacons. The area abounds in bird life in woodland, meadow, stream and hilltop. But, if there were no waterfalls and few birds, this walk would still be memorable for its unique memorial next to the actual remains of a World War II plane.

Safety and Difficulty

With so much water around you may expect some parts of this walk to be slippery and the first section of the walk is quite steep. Good walking boots are essential. The distance is a little over 8 miles. The ridges are exposed and may be dangerous in stormy weather.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

Drive past Talybont reservoir and steeply up through woodland until the road comes out of the trees and sweeps left. Turn right at that point and follow a stony track, over a cattle grid into the Car Park.

Car Parking

There is a good, level car park at the head of the road (055175), which passes Talybont Reservoir.