Sgwd Henrhyd, National Trust waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales.
Sgwd Henrhyd is a waterfall in the Nant Llech gorge in Powys, South Wales, falling 90 feet (27 meters) over a sandstone cliff. The water has carved a wide ledge of rock behind the curtain, large enough for visitors to walk through.
The waterfall took shape through the slow erosion of sandstone layers over millions of years. Sir William Edmond Logan studied the geology of this area in the early 19th century before going on to lead the Geological Survey of Canada.
Sgwd Henrhyd was used as the entrance to the Batcave in The Dark Knight Rises, filmed on location here. Many visitors come specifically to stand at the spot where that scene was shot.
The walk from the National Trust car park takes around 20 minutes, with a steep descent near the end that can get slippery after rain. Good walking shoes with solid grip make the difference for a safe and comfortable visit.
Behind the water curtain there is a natural passage wide enough to walk through without getting soaked. This kind of walkable space behind a waterfall is rare in Britain, which makes the experience here stand out.
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