Devil's Bridge Falls
Pontarfynach
Three ancient bridges stacked one above another over a deep gorge, with the Mynach Falls dropping about 90 meters. It is a classic landscape in central Wales.
The Mynach River cuts a deep gorge here, and three bridges are stacked above one another. The lowest, said to date from the Middle Ages, gives rise to the 'Devil's Bridge' legend. The middle bridge was built in 1753, and the top iron bridge was built in 1901. A circular trail takes about 45 minutes, including the steep 675-step 'Jacob's Ladder,' which leads down to the valley floor for a close view of the Mynach Falls, which drop about 90 meters. A shorter 'Punchbowl' trail shows the whirlpools below the bridge. The entrance has coin or card turnstiles, and adult admission is about 6 pounds. The steps are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. You can take the Vale of Rheidol Railway or drive, and it is about 19 kilometers from the town center.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–17:00; shorter in winter (check on site)
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