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IT'S NOT A COINCIDENCE THAT THE NEW BBC COMEDY CRIME DRAMA USED THE BEAUTIFUL BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG AS THE BACKDROP OF THEIR SECOND EPISODE. 16:00, 01 Jun 2025Updated 16:06, 01 Jun 2025 We

all know how beautiful Wales can be, and we're lucky to have some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world on our doorstep. Now, the beauty of our country is gracing the screens of

the nation once again, through BBC's new comedy crime drama, Death Valley. It follows Detective Janie Mallowan, played by Gwyneth Keyworth and former TV detective John Chapel, played by

Timothy Spall as they form an unlikely crime fighting duo in the Cynon Valley. Despite being set in Mountain Ash, the series was actually filmed across South Wales. You may be watching the

second episode of the series, and thinking to yourself, "the scenery is beautiful, where was this filmed?" _For the latest TV and showbiz gossip __sign up to our newsletter_.

During the episode, John and Janie join a walking group as they attempt to solve the murder of one of the members. The walking group are taking a hike through Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon

Beacons), right next to the beautiful Blaen y Glyn waterfalls, when they discover a body at the bottom of the falls. Article continues below Gwyneth Keyworth even said that this was her

favourite location to film, and can we blame her? The waterfall itself can be found within Talybont Forest in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. To reach the falls you can walk from the

National Park's two car parks, Blaen y Glyn Isaf is the lower car park and Blaen y Glyn Uchaf is the upper car park. Each walk has a different grade of difficulty described by Natural

Resources Wales. Lower Blaen y Glyn Waterfall Walk is described as moderate, as it is 0.8 miles (1.2 kilometres) long there and back and should take roughly 45 minutes. This trail is not

waymarked, although they recommend reading the information panel in the car park for the suggested route. Upper Blaen y Glyn Waterfall Walk on the other hand is described as being strenuous,

with a one mile (1.6 kilometres) walk there and back, which should take roughly 1-1.5 hours. This trail is also not waymarked, but again, there's the information panel in the car park

with a suggested route. After, what could be a strenuous walk you could also take a dip in the series of waterfalls, as most of them even have small pools at the base. However if you're

not one for a full plunge in what very well will be some cold water, there are also plenty of rock platforms to sit on beside the water. It's recommended you go when the weather is

warm/dry, as the walk is slightly more difficult when it is raining and you'll be more likely to enjoy a cold plunge after your walk. If you would like to plan a day out with the

family, there are also picnic benches in each car park, which means that you can really make a day of it with the family. So, pack up some cucumber sandwiches and a couple of scotch eggs and

take a trip down Bannau Brycheiniog. Article continues below Alternatively, if you're not one for a picnic, you could always get some pub grub nearby. Including The Old Ford Inn in

Llanhamlach, which is also used as a filming location in the episode and just 20 minute drive away from the waterfalls.