Hafod Estate
Hafod Uchtryd
A leading example of 18th-century Picturesque landscape gardens, with woodland paths linking waterfalls, gorges and old bridges.
Hafod lies in the Ystwyth valley. Thomas Johnes created it in the late 18th century following Picturesque aesthetics, and it was once a well-known Romantic landscape garden in Europe. The mansion was demolished in 1958, but the woodland still has several restored paths linking waterfalls, stone bridges, caves and viewpoints. The Gentleman's Walk and the Ladies' Walk are the classics. Admission is free and there is a car park. The paths are mostly forest dirt tracks, so wear hiking shoes. It is about 5 km from Devil's Bridge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Devil's Bridge Falls
- Strata Florida Abbey
- Silver Mountain Experience (Llywernog Mine)
- Bwlch Nant yr Arian
- St Padarn's Church, Llanbadarn Fawr
- Elan Valley
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre
- National Library of Wales