Wild Swim Atlas

Wild swimming in Brecon Beacons

4 places to swim in Brecon Beacons, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.

4 spots listed2 lakes and tarns2 waterfall pools

4 spots in Brecon Beacons

Wild swimming possible5 mi

Llyn Cwm Llwch

Lake
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Libanus

Llyn Cwm Llwch is a natural mountain lake below Pen y Fan where wild swimming is possible.

Wild swimming allowed13 mi

Sgwd y Pannwr

Waterfall pool
Ystradfellte

Waterfall on the Afon Mellte with a plunge pool used for wild swimming.

Wild swimming allowed14 mi

Sgwd yr Eira

Waterfall pool
Penderyn

Waterfall on the Four Waterfalls Walk with a plunge pool used for wild swimming.

Swimming possible14 mi

Llyn y Fan Fawr

Lake
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Llanddeusant

Llyn y Fan Fawr is a natural mountain lake where swimming is possible.