Pont Melin Fach car park and the Elidir Trail

The Pont Melin Fach car park is closed. You can still follow the Elidir Trail if you start from the village of Pontneddfechan.

Pont Melin Fach car park

The small car park at Pont Melin Fach in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park is no longer open.

There is a barrier at the entrance - please do not attempt to drive to this car park.

The Elidir Trail is a walking route from Pont Melin Fach car park to the village of Pontneddfechan.

You can still follow the trail if you start from Pontneddfechan.

The path from Pontneddfechan is relatively level at first but it soon becomes uneven, and there are some steep ascents.

The route back to Pontneddfechan is along the same path.

The Elidir Trail is in a popular part of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park known as Waterfall Country.

We want you to return home safely after your visit to Waterfall Country.

Serious accidents do happen to visitors here and there have been several fatalities in recent years.

You are responsible for your own safety as well as the safety of any children and animals with you during your visit.

Please note:

You are at risk of life-changing injuries or death if you decide to enter the water.
Don’t be tempted to jump into a pool or wade into a river for a swim as the water is cold, deep and fast flowing with slippery rocks, strong currents and hidden hazards.
Never take part in activities like gorge walking, canyoning or scrambling unless you are trained to do so or are under the supervision of a registered and licensed operator.
Many of the accidents that the mountain rescue team are called out to help with are caused by slips, trips and falls - wear walking boots and take special care on slippery terrain and steps.
Use extreme caution around water and keep on the waymarked paths as they offer you the safest route - going beyond the waymarked trails is highly hazardous.

For advice and tips to help you plan your visit here go to Visiting our places safely.