Henrhyd Falls
Henrhyd Falls | |
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Location | Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales |
Total height | 90 feet (27 m) |
Watercourse | Nant Llech |
Henrhyd Falls (
Geology
The falls occur where the small river, the
One of the area's most famous visitors was Sir William Edmond Logan (later head of the Geological Survey of Canada). In 1833 he carried out detailed geological survey work in the area, discovering a mile (1.5 km) down the valley from the foot of the falls the fossil trees which now stand in the garden at Swansea Museum.[5] They are 'Object 1' in their 'History of Swansea in 20 Objects'.[6]
Access
The waterfall is reached after a steep walk down into the valley from the car park established by the National Trust, and is a popular spot to visit. A further footpath leads steeply down to the falls via the opposite side of the valley, accessed from Dol Henrhyd, the road that goes to Coelbren village.
See also
References
- ^ Ordnance Survey Explorer map OL12 'Brecon Beacons National Park: western area'
- ISBN 9780955937125.
- ^ "Cambrian Caving Council web mapping". Cambrian Caving Council. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ British Geological Survey 1:50,000 map sheet 231 'Merthyr Tydfil' & accompanying memoir
- ISBN 9780955937125.
- ^ Morgan, Karl (10 November 2021). "History of Swansea in 20 Objects". Swansea Museum. Retrieved 11 March 2023.