Blaen y Glyn Waterfalls
This walk visits a series of beautiful waterfalls on the River Caerfanell near Talybont Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons. The walk starts from the Forestry Comission's Upper Blaen-y-Glyn car park and takes you to Lower Blaen-y-Gly. You'll pass along woodland paths with several pretty falls to enjoy. There is also a picnic area and the opportunity to turn it into a circular walk using alternative woodland trails.
If you'd like to extend your walk you could pick up the Taff Trail and follow it to the nearby Talybont Reservoir. The Fan Y Big and the Cribyn mountain climb also starts from the same point.
Postcode
CF48 2UT - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsBlaen y Glyn Waterfalls Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The excellent Old Barn Tea Room is located just to the south west of the falls near the edge of the Taf Fechan Forest and Pentwyn Reservoir. It's a great place to enjoy a ploughmans lunch or a delicious cream tea after your exercise. The tea room is in a lovely spot with a delightful garden area where you can relax if the weather is fine. You can find it at postcode CF48 2UT for your sat navs. It's also dog friendly if you have your canine friend with you.
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Blaen y Glyn Waterfall
Waterfalls on the Caerfanell, Blaen y Glyn
Footbridge on Caerfanell river. This convenient bridge is at Blaen y Glyn just downstream from the big waterfall - which can be seen on the right of the shot.
Waterfalls on the Caerfanell, Blaen y Glyn, 1979. View taken from 100m downstream
The Caerfanell, flowing away from Blean-y-glyn waterfall
Top waterfall above Talybont Reservoir. The short walk up to this waterfall is well worth it with a number of smaller waterfalls on the way.
Woodland waterfalls. One of the forestry trails that can be used to create a circular walk through the area.
