"A coroner has raised safety concerns about a beauty spot in Wales after three people died there within 18 months. Pontypridd Coroner's Court heard Rachael, 33, and Helen Patching, 52, died while visiting the Ystradfellte waterfalls in Powys in 2023 and in 2024 Corey Longdon, 26, died during a trip to the same location. On Thursday, a joint inquest heard that more safety measures needed to be put in place in order to prevent future deaths on the popular walking route."
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A coroner has raised safety concerns at Ystradfellte waterfalls after three visitors died there within 18 months, including Rachael and Helen Patching in 2023 and Corey Longdon in 2024. A joint inquest heard calls for more safety measures on the popular walking route. The assistant coroner highlighted nonexistent phone signal and confusing route signposting that may endanger inexperienced hikers. The waterfalls lie within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park and attract thousands of visitors annually. The Patchings had travelled from Kent for a walking holiday and drowned after entering the water at Ystradfellte Falls. Authorities may need to improve warnings, signage, and emergency access.
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