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Upper Rheidol Valley and Parson’s Bridge, Ceredigion

Summary

Scenic and varied circular walk from Devil’s Bridge via the Rheidol Valley, Ystumtuen, and the upper Rheidol gorge at Ysbyty Cynfyn (Parson’s Bridge).
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Walking time:
04h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Devil’s Bridge station (SN738769)

lat: 52.3761661

lon: -3.8546927

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