5 easy & short waterfall walks in South Wales.
Perfect for all ages
1. The Sychryd All Ability Trail, Dinas Rock, SA11 5NE
A easy there & back trail which winds between the river and rock face, through a wooded gorge. The trail is flat & suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs & mobility scooters. Taking around 30mins there & back at a relaxed pace. There is a free carpark at the start of the trail.
2. Gawrnant Cascades, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2HU
The willow walk is a gentle all-ability trail that takes you across 3 bridges, past cascades which while are not big waterfalls they are still quite impressive after rainfall. This route is suitable for pushchairs & wheelchairs and is a lovely nature packed trail that kids will love. Car parking is £2 for 2hrs or £5 all day at Garwnant Visitor Centre.
3. Penllergaer Waterfall, Penllergaer Valley Woods, Swansea, SA49GS
The Gardener’s Stroll trail is a short 20mins trail, that takes you through the beautiful woodland garden down to the impressive Waterfall. While this is an easy walk it does involve step so unfortunately is not wheelchair or pushchair friendly. Free entry into the woods, dog friendly, parking £3 for 3hrs, £4 for the whole day.
4. Melincourt Waterfall Trail, Neath, SA11 4ED
This trail has recently reopened. A straightforward, flat, there & back trail, taking around 10-15mins from the carpark to the falls. While it’s easy you do need to supervise young children as there is a steep drop to one side. I’ve seen people navigate this trail with pushchairs with no issues and it’s generally viewed as accessible.
5. Clydach Vale Country Park Waterfalls, Tonypandy, CF40 2XX
There are 3 waterfalls at this location, the easiest route is from the upper carpark where you follow the flat circular route around the top lake, although if you have time I do recommend walking from the bottom lake which is around 3miles there and back. 2 waterfalls do require leaving the circular path heading uphill, they are not far from then main path ad are signposted however are not accessibility friendly.
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