Henrhyd Falls | The best waterfall in the Brecon Beacons national Park
Henrhyd Waterfall is the crown jewel of waterfall county in the Brecon Beacons National park .
At 90ft, it’s the tallest waterfall in South Wales and was used as a filming location for the final scene of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises where it doubled as the entrance for the bat cave.
Its a spectacular waterfall, specially after a period of heavy rain, and one which you must visit if you are in the region.
Within this blog I outline the best place to park and how to reach the Henrhyd waterfall.
If you dont fancy reading the blog you can check out my short cinematic vlog on the waterfall below.
Where to park for Henrhyd falls?
Parking for Henrhyd falls is available in a small car park to the north of the falls. It’s free and there is enough space for around 15-20 cars.
If that car park is full there is sometimes an overflow car park operated by a local farmer next to the main one. This cost £5.
The car park is located outside a small village and is accessed via narrow country roads, so it may get quite busy during the more popular times of year.
How far is Henrhyd falls from car park?
Henrhyd falls is located several hundred meters from the car park. Depending on your fitness levels and ability it should take between 5-15 minutes to reach the waterfall.
Are there toilets at Henrhyd Falls?
There are no toilets or facilities located at Henrhyd falls.
How long does it take to visit Henrhyd falls?
It should take between 30-60 minutes to visit and see the waterfall.
What movie was filmed at Henrhyd Falls?
A short part of the The Dark Knight Rises, the final film in the batman trilogy, was shot at Henrhyd Falls.
Director Christopher Nolan used the waterfall as the exterior of the infamous 'Batcave' - Batman's secret hideout. In the final scenes of the movie, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt can be seen staring towards the waterfall.
How to reach Henrhyd Falls
From the car park pass through the two wooden swing gates and follow the gravel path as it descends steeply into the woods.
At the bottom of the hill turn left, cross over a small wooden footbridge and up a set of wooden steps. Once across the river follow the path for around 300m until you reach the waterfall.
You’ll initially be stood directly in front of the waterfall around 10m above its base. From here you have the option to walk directly behind the mighty falls and experience its sheer power first hand.
Unfortunately, there is no hidden Batcave behind the waterfall but it is still an incredible experience, just pack some waterproofs as if there’s been heavy rain you’ll get wetter than an otters pocket.
For the wild swimmers amongst you can also take a dip in the the plunge pool below.
To get back to your car simply retrace your steps back across the footbridge and up the hill.
If you did want to explore more of the area you can walk downstream and explore the Nant Llech valley after crossing back over the wooden footbridge.
For more information on waterfall country in the Brecon Beacons, check out my detailed blog post below
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