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.
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