Pontarfynach
Parish in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.361, -3.832 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 75 75 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 (Aberystwyth) |
Pontarfynach is a small parish and village in Ceredigion, Wales, best known for the dramatic gorge at Devil's Bridge where a stack of three bridges spans the plunging falls of the River Mynach. The setting is sharply scenic, tucked into the wooded slopes on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains and not far from the high ground of Plynlimon, with walking trails, viewpoints and a long history of visitors drawn to the falls and the associated legends about the devil and a bargain-made bridge.
Historically shaped by tourism and hill farming, the local economy today revolves around cafes, small shops, accommodation and outdoor pursuits; the heritage Vale of Rheidol steam railway still brings tourists in from Aberystwyth, adding a nostalgic touch. Conservation and interpretation efforts focus on the gorge, waterfalls and vernacular buildings, while the community retains a quiet, rural character punctuated by busy summer months.
Postcode districts covering Pontarfynach
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Newtown 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 24.5 miles39.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Ysbyty Ystwyth Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Blaenrheidol Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Ystrad Fflur Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Trawsgoed Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Melindwr Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Pontrhydfendigaid Built-up area 5.6 miles9 km
- Ystrad Meurig Parish 6.2 miles10 km
- Ystwyth Ward 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Capel Bangor Built-up area 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Trefeurig Parish 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur Ward 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Llanilar Built-up area 8.2 miles13.3 km
Example postcodes in Pontarfynach
SY23 4QU, SY23 4AG, SY23 4AF, SY23 4AD, SY23 4RP, SY23 4RL, SY23 4RQ, SY23 4RA, SY23 4AB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 69.8 miles112.4 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 78.7 miles126.6 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Borth Railway Station 12.8 miles20.6 km
Hotels near Pontarfynach Ad
- The Hafod Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The George Borrow Hotel 2 3.3 miles5.3 km
Schools in Pontarfynach
- Ysgol Gymunedol Mynach Primary
Local points of interest
- Plynlimon Mountains 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 10.5 miles16.8 km
- National Library of Wales Library 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Rhayader Stadium 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 15 miles24.2 km