Pen y Fan – the highest peak in South Wales, United Kingdom

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Pen y Fan rises to 886 metres above sea level as the highest peak in South Wales and the centrepiece of Brecon Beacons National Park. Its flat topped summit is visible for miles, a landmark that has drawn walkers for generations. The most popular route starts from Pont ar Daf car park and follows a […]

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Henrhyd Falls – the tallest waterfall in South Wales, United Kingdom

Updated June 11, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Follow the woodland path through a canopy of oak and beech, and the sound grows from a whisper to a roar. Henrhyd Falls plunges ninety feet into a dark pool below, and the best part lies hidden behind the curtain of water. A natural pathway lets you walk behind the cascade where the spray mists […]

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