‘Dramatic’ Powys trail labelled ‘best waterfall walk in the UK’

Three rivers – the Mellte, Hepste and Nedd-fechan – have carved their way through soft rocks in the national park to create “steep wooded gorges full of caves and some of the most dramatic waterfalls” you’ll find anywhere in the UK, Visit Wales explains.

This “beautiful” region has become known as ‘Waterfall Country’.

It has become a popular spot for visitors, all hoping to catch a glimpse of these dramatic waterfalls.

Have you tried the Four Falls Trail before? (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Four Falls Trail labelled “best waterfall hike in the UK”

There are several walking trails which lead you through this beautiful region.

However the Four Falls Trail is the most well known and the most popular, and it is easy to see why.

The trail will take you to four waterfalls:

• Sgwd Clun-Gwyn
• Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn
• Sgwd y Pannwr
• Sgwd yr Eira

The Four Falls Trail is around 8.5km (roughly 5.2 miles) long and takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to complete, according to AllTrails – one of the most trusted and used outdoor platforms/apps in the world and Apple’s iPhone App of the Year 2023.

The outdoor experts said: “This is a great trail with stunning views of and access to four waterfalls.

“A popular trail, the beautiful scenery is a reward for the rough and steep terrain.”

@samrculley The BEST waterfall hike in the UK 🇬🇧 #hiking #wales #waterfall #outdoors @elliemaegrady ♬ original sound – Sam Culley

Adventurer Sam Culley visited the Four Falls Trail recently describing it as “the best waterfall walk in the UK”.

The TikTok user, who has more than 152,000 followers, in a video said it was a “nice easy trail to follow” and “really well sign posted”.

Culley said: “It’s a popular trail, but I can see why because these are some of the best waterfalls I’ve seen in the UK.”

He even managed to find his “own little jacuzzi” among one of the waterfalls.

Followers took to the comments section of Culley’s TikTok video to share their love for the Four Falls Trail.

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One user said: “Just did this last weekend.. absolutely beautiful.”

While another person added: “I did this last month and it’s great! Really well signposted. Defo up there with one my favourite walks!”

While a third commented: “Been loads of times it’s one of my favourite places.”