It was good to be back in the waterfall country of South Wales the other day. This area is special, and is always worth a visit on a still bright day in autumn when the leaves are turning but haven't yet been blown from the trees by storms. The valley of the Nedd Fechan is a particular favourite, with several sets of fine falls such as this one - Sgwd Ddwli Isaf. The summer had been particularly dry in South Wales with several reservoirs emptying completely but in recent weeks normal service has been resumed, the rain has fallen and the waterfalls have begun to flow again.

Another from Waterfall Country in the early autumn. This is the Horsehoe Falls, Sgwd-y-Bedol, on theAfon Nedd Fechan. You can just about get really low, just above the rushing water, but be prepared for muddy knees.

This is a picture of the lower Sgwd Ddwli falls on the river Neddfechan in Wales. As the water levels were not that high it was possible to get quite close on the very slippery river bed.

just for a change...........