Devil's Bridge Waterfalls, Waterfall system in Ceredigion, Wales.
Description
Devil's Bridge Falls is a waterfall system in a deep wooded gorge in the Cambrian Mountains with five distinct cascades. The water drops roughly 91 meters through natural formations that cut into the rock over time.
History
The waterfall site has drawn visitors since the 18th century and inspired poets like William Wordsworth to write about the rushing water. The bridges at the location were built at different times and reflect construction methods from different eras.
Culture
The three bridges here connect to a Welsh folk tale where an elderly woman outsmarted the Devil in a bridge-building contest. This story shapes how visitors perceive and experience the place today.
Practical
A walking trail loops through the gorge in about 45 minutes and provides several viewpoints of the cascades. The ground is sometimes steep and wet, so proper footwear and careful footing are important.
Did you know?
The site falls within a protected area for rare mosses and lichens that thrive in specialized damp habitats. These small plants depend on the constant moisture and cool environment created by the falling water.
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