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Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve
Mid Wales Hospital Road, Talgarth, LD3 0BT
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www.welshwildlife.org/nature-reserves
An undulating easier access trail with a gravelled surface, wide enough for
wheelchairs, gently winds its way 0.3 mile /500m into the heart of the wooded valley
and the River Ennig. The path at the end of this surface is often muddy after wet
weather. The nature reserve is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South
and West Wales and is home to a range of wildlife, trees, flowers and ferns. The main
path has a wide gate which is wheelchair accessible and some seats. When the wide
trail ends it is no longer easy access- a narrow, partly surfaced path continues in the
direction of the ‘Witch’s Pool or ‘Pwll y Wrach’, but becomes increasingly narrow and
can be very muddy. Uneven, steep steps lead up to the top of the waterfall, and then
up to the lane. The lower path is narrow, uneven and may be very muddy, again it is
not easy access. There are information boards on the local wildlife and geology of
the area.
How to get there: This reserve is on a minor road about 1 mile /1.6km south of Talgarth.
Turn into Bell St at the Bridge End pub then fork left twice as you leave Talgarth,
following the small signs and travel 0.6 mile/500m past the former Mid Wales Hospital.
LD3 0BT should take you to hospital road, near the Reserve.
Please check the website before you go for path closures for conservation work.
OS Grid Reference: Explorer Map OL13 or Landranger Map 161 SO 162 328
Public Transport: T14(TC) to Talgarth. It is approx. 0.9 mile/1.5km uphill walk from there.
Parking: There is one, very small compacted stone-dust car park with parking for 3-4
cars. If possible, it is recommended you walk up from the town where there is a large,
free car park. See Talgarth entry 25.
Nearest EV Charging: Talgarth Car Park, Brecon, LD3 0PQ.
Distance: 0.6 mile/500m one way down to the valley bottom, with a further 0.6miles
/1km of uneven earth paths to the waterfall.
Facilities: The closest shops, information centre and services are in Talgarth.
Toilets: The nearest toilets are in Talgarth. There are disabled facilities.
Contact: Talgarth Information Centre 01874 712226 or any other Information Centre.