
Cwm Rhaeadr Woodland
Details
Cwm Rhaeadr is managed by Natural Resources Wales. For full details of the visitor facilities here (including trail lengths and grades) and information about any changes or temporary closures to trails or other facilities please go to the Natural Resources Wales website.
Cwm Rhaeadr means “valley of the waterfall” in Welsh and the valley is home to the highest waterfall in Carmarthenshire. You can catch a glimpse of the waterfall as it pours off the mountain on the Waterfall Walk.
There is also an accessible trail and a short mountain biking trail for experienced riders.
The woodland is made up of native broadleaved trees and non-native conifers including big Douglas fir trees which were planted in the 1940s. In spring, there are carpets of bluebells near the walking trails.
WALKING TRAILS
The walking trails are waymarked from start to finish.
The accessible trail is suitable for wheelchair users. It goes through the woodland and along a boardwalk. It passes by two ponds where dragonflies can be spotted in summer.
There are glimpses of the waterfall through the trees on the Waterfall Walk through the lower part of the valley. This moderate-graded circular trail crosses over a wooden bridge and follows the stream back to the car park.
Please read the information panel at the start of the trails before setting off.
Go to the Natural Resources Wales website for more details about these trails, and to find out what trail grades mean and if there are any temporary closures or diversions.
Access: Cwm Rhaeadr Picnic Site
Duration: 90 Mins
Miles: 2
Sometimes Natural Resources Wales needs to close or divert trails for your safety due to maintenance or other operational work. A site may be closed in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice, due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff. Please always follow diversion signs and any other instructions given on site.
Also at this Venue
Address
Near Llandovery,
Ceredigion,
Wales
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 762430 Lat: 52.06489 Long: -3.80254
Cwm Rhaeadr is 6 miles north of Llandovery.
It is in the county of Carmarthenshire.
Cwm Rhaeadr is on Ordnance Survey (OS) Explorer map 187.
From Llandovery follow signs to Cilycwm.
Then follow the sign towards Llyn Brianne Reservoir for 2 miles and the car park is on the left.
The nearest mainline railway station is in Llandovery.
Facilities
Picnic site
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs accepted
Sometimes Natural Resources Wales needs to close or divert trails for your safety due to maintenance or other operational work. A site may be closed in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice, due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff. Please always follow diversion signs and any other instructions given on site.