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Darllen yn GymraegFollow the Rheidol from mountains to Aberystwyth
The Rheidol descends from the Pumlumon area towards Aberystwyth through a landscape of upland water, wooded slopes and hydroelectric infrastructure. Its valley connects with the Mynach gorge at Devil's Bridge and with the Vale of Rheidol Railway. Choose a particular journey or walk to appreciate the changes in scenery rather than treating the valley as a single stop.
Bridges, railways and mining traces
Devil's Bridge and the Mynach waterfalls provide a dramatic focus inland. The Vale of Rheidol Railway links this landscape with Aberystwyth, while old mine sites around the valley recall earlier extraction and transport.
Choose your way to explore
Walking and cycling offer different perspectives on the valley. Check current railway services, trail access and attraction arrangements, particularly when combining several places in a single day.
Keep exploring
Image credits: Cwm Rheidol - geograph.org.uk - 5639901.jpg — John Lucas / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons). · The mouth of the Dyfi estuary - geograph.org.uk - 5699748.jpg — Nigel Brown / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons). Images may be resized or cropped for the layout.
