injured walker - fall from cliff Brecon Beacons Serious incident

Four Waterfalls, Brecon Beacons

Monday, 19 January 2026

A 50-year-old hiker fell approximately 30 feet from a cliff at the Four Waterfalls beauty spot in the Brecon Beacons after slipping from a narrow path. She sustained serious injuries to her arms, ribs, pelvis and legs but survived, landing in the recovery position on a ledge before descending further into a gorge. She was airlifted to Cardiff Heath Hospital by Wales Air Ambulance Service and is receiving treatment.

Outcome: casualty airlifted to hospital with serious injuries; on road to recovery

Responding team

Central Beacons MRT — team website ↗

Source

Hiker says she's ‘lucky to be alive’ after 30-foot fall at beauty spot news · countytimes.co.uk

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