{"id":153,"date":"2022-10-28T10:56:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T09:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wch.cottage-search.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/10\/devils-bridge\/"},"modified":"2022-10-28T11:36:15","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T10:36:15","slug":"devils-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/devils-bridge","title":{"rendered":"Devil&#8217;s Bridge Falls &#8211; A World Famous Attraction in Ceredigion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #598ca2;\"><strong>Set within the heart of the Cambrian Mountains in <a style=\"color: #598ca2;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/ceredigion-holiday-cottages.html\">Ceredigion<\/a>, the Devil\u2019s Bridge Falls are a series of unique waterfalls that have attracted visitors to the area since the 18th century.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Just 12 miles from the town of Aberwystwyth, the Devil&#8217;s Bridge Waterfalls are surrounded by beautiful woodland which is especially scenic during the autumn months.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a walking holiday in Wales, they\u2019re definitely worth a visit. Steeped in history and legend, there\u2019s plenty to discover.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Want to learn more? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the Devil\u2019s Bridge and Devil\u2019d Bridge Falls\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Devil\u2019s Bridge, Wales<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/The-three-bridges-at-Devils-Bridge-Falls.png\" alt=\"The three bridges at Devil's Bridge Falls.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Devil\u2019s Bridge (Pontarfynach) is a charming village in Ceredigion, with an unusual road bridge from which the village gets its English name.<\/p>\n<p>The bridge has been a popular tourist attraction for over 100 years. The unique structure is actually three bridges, built on top of one another.<\/p>\n<p>The most recently built bridge is an iron bridge that was erected over the older arches in 1901. The original bridge is medieval, whilst the second bridge is a stone structure built in 1753.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Where is Devil\u2019s Bridge?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/A-waterfall-over-the-Devil-Bridge-Falls.png\" alt=\"A waterfall over the Devil Bridge Falls\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Devil\u2019s Bridge is located just 12 miles from Aberystwyth, nestled deep within the Mid Wales Cambrian Mountains.<\/p>\n<p>You can travel from Aberystwyth to Devil\u2019s Bridge aboard the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rheidolrailway.co.uk\/\">Vale of Rheidol Steam Train<\/a>, enjoying 12 miles of breathtaking Welsh scenery.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d65524.87878117063!2d-3.860382493041145!3d52.387047905224215!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x486f998c23f3aee5%3A0x3392aeb9a3e40291!2sDevil's%20Bridge%20Falls!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1666952536902!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"background-color: #eeeeee; padding: 32px 32px 10px 32px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>For more interesting attractions in the area check out these <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do-in-ceredigion\"><strong>top things to do in Ceredigion<\/strong><\/a><strong>, from steam train rides to hiking the Cambrian Mountains!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Devil\u2019s Bridge Falls<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Devil-Bridge-Falls.png\" alt=\"Devil Bridge Falls\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A spectacular waterfall attraction, Devil\u2019s Bridge Falls is one of our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do-west-wales\">things to do in West Wales<\/a>. Every year, hundreds of visitors come to see the 300ft Mynach Waterfalls, hidden deep within an ancient wooded gorge.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the magnificent falls by foot on the <strong>Devil\u2019s Bridge Fall Nature Trail, <\/strong>a family-friendly circular walk taking approximately 45 minutes. If you\u2019re pushed for time, then the <strong>Three Bridges and Punchbowl Trail<\/strong> only takes 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Both walks involve a number of steps and uneven surfaces, so please come prepared with the right footwear.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for other waterfalls in the area? Our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-waterfalls-in-wales\">best waterfalls in Wales<\/a> will take you on a journey to some of the most idyllic spots in the country.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Facts about the Devil\u2019s Bridge Waterfalls<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/Devils-Bridge-Wales.png\" alt=\"Devil's Bridge, Wales\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you heading to Devil\u2019s Bridge Falls? Impress your loved ones with these fascinating facts\u2026<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Spanning the River Mynach in North Ceredigion The Devil\u2019s Bridge, Wales is actually three bridges, one built upon the other at various times throughout history.<\/li>\n<li>The first bridge was built during Norman times, the second during the 18th century and the third was built during the 20th century.<\/li>\n<li>Technically, the Devil\u2019s Bridge Waterfalls cascades across five major drops, totaling a 91 meters drop &#8211; amongst the highest in Wales.<\/li>\n<li>You can venture down into the ravine via what is called locally as \u2018<strong>Jacob\u2019s Ladder<\/strong>\u2019 \u2013 a series of steep steps leading down the side of the valley.<\/li>\n<li>In the village, which is very popular during the summer season you can find tea rooms, a restaurant and a village store.<\/li>\n<li>There is a great Welsh legend about how the first bridge was built. Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/wales\/myths-and-legends-from-wales\">myths and legends of Wales<\/a> to discover how Devil\u2019s Bridge came into existence.<\/li>\n<li>Devil\u2019s Bridge is set within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (S.S.S.I), home to many varieties of mosses and lichens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"background-color: #eeeeee; padding: 32px 32px 10px 32px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Looking to visit Devil\u2019s Bridge Falls? Discover the myths and legends of Wales from one of our charming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/ceredigion-holiday-cottages.html\">Ceredigion holiday cottages<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Set within the heart of the Cambrian Mountains in Ceredigion, the Devil\u2019s Bridge Falls are a series of unique waterfalls that have attracted visitors to the area since the 18th century. Just 12 miles from the town of Aberwystwyth, the Devil&#8217;s Bridge Waterfalls are surrounded by beautiful woodland which is especially scenic during the autumn [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":2215,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1526],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attractions","location-ceredigion"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3254,"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153\/revisions\/3254"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.welsh-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}