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Once you have found a spot in the relatively small car park, head to the left side of the car park where you will see a large information board. Here you will gain some useful knowledge about the Henrhyd Falls as well as the Nant Llech waterfall trail.

You will then need to pass through two wooden gates and follow a gravel path down into the Nant Llech river valley. This path is fairly gentle at first but then steepens quite significantly.

At the bottom, turn left and follow the path across a wooden footbridge and up some steep steps. Within a short distance, the Henrhyd falls will come into sight. To reach the falls from the car park should take you little more than 10 minutes.

Spend Some Time and Enjoy the Falls

Like me, you will probably want to spend a little time marvelling at the majesty of this beautiful waterfall. It may only be 27 metres (90 feet) high but it is spectacular nonetheless.

If you are feeling brave, it is possible to follow the path that leads you directly behind Henrhyd Falls and then out onto the opposite bank. I decided against this option once I saw the National Trust sign that read: “Beware! Falling Rocks”.

A warning sign such as this would not typically put me off; it was the number of large rocks lying in the area behind the falls, where I would have to walk, that really made my mind up!

It is also possible to make your way down the bank and across the river (subject to the river’s current) using the many rocks as stepping stones. This was easily achievable in August 2018, when I was there, as we were experiencing one of the hottest summers on record, with very low rainfall amounts.

Although there was still a decent cascade of water tumbling from the falls, I can only imagine what it must be like following substantial rainfall!

Nant Llech Trail

If you are there to enjoy the Nant Llech walk, you will want to go straight ahead at this point, along the right bank of the Nant Llech river. For this initial stage of the walk, the path sits close to the river and within a few minutes, you will cross a wooden stepped boardwalk. At this point, a smaller waterfall comes into sight on your left-hand side.

As you pass this waterfall, the path climbs gradually until you find yourself a significant height above the river. At this point, you really get a sense of just how steep the valley side is and how far you have climbed above it!

The verdant Graig Llech Woods that adorn the steep valley sides are certainly a haven for wildlife. You may not always be able to spot this wildlife but you can certainly hear it! As I made my way through the woods, there was a constant and varied orchestra of bird song to keep me entertained.

My eyes would dance up and down, left and right, trying to spot the architects of these wondrous sounds but to no avail. I would catch only fleeting glimpses of fluttering wings, as these wonderful little creatures retreated to branches on high. I think that my brisk pace and the resulting thud of my hiking boots ensured all birds kept their distance.

Continue along the footpath until you pass through a wooden gate. This marks the end of the National Trust land. Before long you will pass over a small footbridge and within 15-20 minutes the path will gradually descend to just above the river once more.

You will soon spot a derelict stone building just off the path to the right. This is Melin Llech, a disused watermill. Please note: this is private property, so do not venture off the path at this point.

A few moments later a wooden footbridge will come into sight on your left-hand side. This leads across the Nant Llech river. Do not cross the river! Instead, take the path that leads straight ahead and continue for approximately 25 metres. Now, take the path that leads off to the left.

In a short distance, you will be right down alongside the Nant Llech River where you will see another small waterfall. Within minutes you will pass through a wooden kissing gate that leads from the Graig Llech Woods on to a minor road. Turn right and within 25 metres you will see another wooden kissing gate on your left-hand side.

Head through this kissing gate and within a couple of minutes the River Tawe will come into sight. Once you have reached the footbridge that crosses the river, you have made it to the halfway point of the Nant Lech trail. Spend a few minutes enjoying the picturesque view of the river from the footbridge before starting on the return leg of your hike.

I loved the route on which I came and had every intention to enjoy it once more. So, back through the Graig Llech Woods and along the bank of the Nant Lech river I headed. Before long I was back at my starting point.