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DEVIL'S BRIDGE...
Famous thrice over....
Devil's Bridge is world-renowned for:- the three bridges;
- the great little narrow gauge steam railway that climbs through the verdant Vale of Rheidol from Aberystwyth;
- the cascading waterfalls of the river Mynach.
The bridges & chasms...
Devil's Bridge's most famous feature is probably the unique arrangement of its three bridges -which are built one on top of the other. The original bridge was believed to have been built either by the Cistercian monks of Strata Florida abbey or by Knights Templar. The latest bridge was built by the County Council during this century.There are paths, accessed via coin-operated turnstiles, that lead down to either side of the bridges. As with all paths, stout footwear and appropriate dress is recommended. The longest - and steepest - path leads all the way down to the valley floor affording wonderful views of the cascading falls, crossing the raging torrent and climbing all the way up again. The climb back up to Devil's Bridge is something that not all those who venture down realise lies before them. This path is definitely not for the elderly or for persons not enjoying full mobility.
The second path, leading to the east of the three bridges, although also requiring care and attention, does not involve such a climb. It affords magnificent views of the chasms hewn by the raging torrent from the rock and also allows a close view of the three bridges.
The Vale of Rheidol Railway....
The seasonal narrow gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway climbs over 600 feet on its journey of almost twelve miles from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge. The one hour journey traverses spectacular scenery. On arrival at either Devil's Bridge or Aberystwyth - depending upon your start point - you can simply catch the return train or do some sight-seeing or waking and wait for the next train back.
Walking & Mountain Biking....
Apart from the torrent walks, there are numerous other bridleways, walking and biking trails in the Devil's Bridge area, several being waymarked trails developed for public use and provided by Forestry Commission Wales. Also, just over the hills to the east, are the Hafod Trails leading around what was once the estate of one of Wales' most enlightened "improvers" of his time - Thomas Johnes.The scenery in and around Devil's Bridge is spectacular in all seasons, the colours of the woodland in this heavily afforested area changing with the weeks and months.
Newest of the attractions of the area is the Nant Yr Arian Mountain Biking Centre - featuring the Continental Tyres Syfydrin Trail, one of the most scenic wildreness trails in the UK.
Visit the activities section for more information on walking and mountain biking.
To view holiday accommodation in this area, visit the accommodation page or download a PDF of 2008 accommodation in the Devil's Bridge area.