
Devil's Bridge
Nature Trail, £1-£3.75
Devils Bridge,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3JW
Details
Choose between the 45 minute walk to see the waterfalls and three bridges or the ten minute walk to see the punchbowl and the three bridges.
The long Nature Trail to see the Three Bridges and the Waterfalls - Take a walk along the Nature trail and see the spectacular 300ft waterfalls and the view of the 3 bridges, built one on top of the other, which span the breathtaking woodland gorge.
Follow in the footsteps of the monks of past, along the path and descend Jacobs Ladder (100 steps). Cross the humped bridge spanning over the Mynach river at the bottom of the waterfalls and begin to ascend the other side of the gorge. Go into Robbers Cave, an old hideout place next to the waterfall.
On the walk you will find a free viewing telescope, decking and gazebo with seating. Information boards with local history, u-turn boxes with the legend and history of Devil's Bridge and clips of Welsh harp music.
Please note that this is a challenging walk and sensible shoes must be worn. The walk contains many steep steps and so is not suitable for everyone.
Alternatively, you can choose the easier, short walk to view the Three Bridges and the Devil's Punchbowl.
Punchbowl & Three Bridges Nature Trail
Descend down to the river to view the punchbowl. Here you can see how the force of the river Mynach has carved beautiful, large pot holes into the rock. From this view point the Three Bridges built one on top of the other tower overhead and are an awesome sight.
Use the U-turn box to listen to the story of the ledgend of how an old lady outwitted the Devil to save her cow. Which is how Devils Bridge got it's name. Hear some traditional Welsh harp music or select the information about the history of our area.
These walks are challenging and consists of many steep steps.
Free car park. Gift shop, light refreshments and W.C only available during main season. The walk is Not suitable for wheel chairs or pushchairs or people suffering from health problems due to many steep, uneven steps.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Open all year by turnstile
Attendant at entrance from 9:45 to 17:00 Easter to end of October
(please note - attendant hours may vary slightly depending on high or low season).
Groups welcome during attendant hours.
Prices
Devil's Bridge Waterfalls:
Adult £3.75
Child (age 5-16) £2.00
Child under 5 Free
Student £3.00
Senior Citizen £3.00
Group Visits:
Adult £3.00
Senior Citizen £2.00
Student £1.25 - £1.50
Punchbowl Nature Trail: £1.00 per person
Address
Devils Bridge,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3JW
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 741770 Lat: 52.37701 Long: -3.84976
Devils bridge waterfalls are located on the A4120 (Aberystwyth - Ponterwyd) road. It is in close proximity to the A44 (from the east) and the A487 coast road at Aberystwyth.
The nearest Mainline railway station is at Aberystwyth, however the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge railway terminates in Devils Bridge.
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Parking: free
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
French signs/guides
German signs/guides
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Spanish signs/guides
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Free car park. Gift shop, light refreshments and W.C only available during main season. The walk is Not suitable for wheel chairs or pushchairs or people suffering from health problems due to many steep, uneven steps.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp
Public Areas
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Visitor information available in audio format
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Audible alarm system
Visual alarm system
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 1Number of steps to entrance
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)