United Kingdom · Brecon Beacons, Wales
Henrhyd Falls
Sgwd Henrhyd
A wide ledge of rock behind the falling water lets visitors walk fully behind the curtain, a feature that made it a filming location for the Batcave entrance in The Dark Knight Rises. It is one of several waterfalls on the Four Falls Trail through this stretch of the Brecon Beacons.
A wide ledge of rock behind the falling water lets visitors walk fully behind the curtain, a feature that made it a filming location for the Batcave entrance in The Dark Knight Rises. It is one of several waterfalls on the Four Falls Trail through this stretch of the Brecon Beacons.
Henrhyd Falls drops 27 metres (89 ft) on the Nant Llech, inside Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Coelbren, with CWL the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Wet Welsh winters and spring give the fullest flow behind the cave-like ledge.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Wet Welsh winters and spring give the fullest flow behind the cave-like ledge.
Entry: National Trust parking fee
Getting there
- Base townCoelbren
- AirportCWL
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- RegionBrecon Beacons, Wales, Europe
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
51.8408, -3.755
Quick answers
How tall is Henrhyd Falls?
Henrhyd Falls drops 27 metres (89 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Nant Llech.
When is the best time to visit Henrhyd Falls?
Peak flow is March to May and October to November. Wet Welsh winters and spring give the fullest flow behind the cave-like ledge.
What can you do at Henrhyd Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Henrhyd Falls?
The usual base is Coelbren, and the closest airport is CWL. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. National Trust parking fee.
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