YondoHenrhyd Falls and Nant Llech
To the highest waterfall in South Wales and down the wooded Nant Llech.
- Distance
- 5.6 km loop
- Time
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Grade
- moderate
- Without a car
- Not easily
The way home
Buses from Coelbren
| Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November | Last 6 of 17: 14:41, 17:20 (62 to ) 14:50, 15:50, 16:50, 17:47 (X8 to Neath Bus Station) |
|---|---|
| Saturday 14 November | Last 6 of 16: 14:50, 15:50, 16:50, 17:47 (X8 to Neath Bus Station) 15:36, 17:20 (62 to ) |
| Sunday 15 November | None |
From the national timetables, read Sunday 8 November: bus times from the Bus Open Data Service, train times from Network Rail. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Timetables change, so check with the operator before you rely on one.
When to set off
| Date | Sunset | Start by | Back by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December | 16:04 | 13:00 | 15:30 |
| 15 March | 18:17 | 15:15 | 17:45 |
| 15 June | 21:34 | 18:30 | 21:00 |
| 15 September | 19:32 | 16:30 | 19:00 |
From the route’s slowest published time (2 hours 30 minutes) and the sunset at the start, with half an hour of daylight spare.
Getting there
- National Trust car park near Coelbren
Start: National Trust car park near Coelbren, grid reference SN853121. See it on a map.
Before you go
- Rough woodland paths, wet and uneven
The route
Checked by hand against the official route. Route source: National Trust. For the step-by-step directions, see the official route page.
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