BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG (The Brecon Beacons) Seven Waterfalls Trail: May 1st

BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG (The Brecon Beacons) Seven Waterfalls Trail: May 1stBannau Brycheiniog Waterfall Country We take a walk into the mystic wooded valleys of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), famous for being home to some of the most magnificent waterfalls in the UK. We trek 9 miles to visit 7 spectacular waterfalls. Depending on the time of year and depth of the water, we will be able to cross in front of some, swim beneath others and even walk behind one or two on this truly incredible walk. We start the day

Descending the easier west ridge

Also plenty of snacks and a minimum of 2 litres of water and 3 litres if it is hot

Walk Rating: Strenuous (explained here)

The final leg of our journey takes us back to Grasmere

It involves an initial easy-to-follow section

If you aren't able to join us for a walk

who is the 6th Baron Somers and who's titles include the High Sheriff of Herefordshire and Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition for services to national heritage

We take in the views over the water making our way along the winding track

Stephen Hawking and Margaret Thatcher

but there are many sections of easy scrambling on rough rocks with exposure

Meaning Spring of the Waterfall

We continue until 7 of Wainwright's favourite peaks are bagged