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Melincourt Waterfall
Waterfall
Melincourt Falls (Welsh: Sgwd Rhyd yr Hesg) is an 80 feet (24 m) high waterfall on Melin Court Brook, a left-bank tributary of the River Neath / Afon Nedd, located 1-mile (1.6 km) south of Resolven in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, south Wales. It is formed where the brook plunges over a resistant band of 'Lower Pennant Sandstone' in a 13 acres (5.3 ha) nature reserve managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. The falls have been drawing visitors for at least two centuries – they are certainly known to have inspired J. M. W. Turner to paint them in 1794.
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Weather at Melincourt Waterfall
47°F, Mist · H 48° / L 41° · 89% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melincourt Waterfall?
- Melincourt Waterfall is a waterfall in Wales.
- Can you swim at Melincourt Waterfall?
- There is no fixed answer for Melincourt Waterfall: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Melincourt Waterfall in Wales. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Location & Contact
Wales
💧 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Visit after rainfall for best water flow
- ›Wear sturdy hiking boots with good traction
- ›Bring a waterproof camera or phone case
- ›Stay on designated trails and viewing areas
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