September 2023

In September we decided to visit Devil's Bridge and Devil's Waterfall at Clydach Gorge. The route is very steep, so it is best to visit when it's very dry. Shortly before a disused railway tunnel is a steep path back down to the river, crossing it on Devil's Bridge, just above the second main waterfall in the gorge. The waters tumble through a narrow gap, over a limestone ledge and into a short but deep narrow section, followed by a big pool named Pwll-y-Cwn, a name which is also applied to the waterfall. The cataract can be viewed from the bridge, or a ledge to one side, though the steep slopes prevent attempts to walk downstream. The falls can still be seen from below however, plus the enclosed lower section of Cwm Llam-march and the intervening half mile of the gorge, by continuing westwards from the lower falls. It was very beautiful and we'll definitely go and visit again.