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Dinas Rock
 

This car park is an ideal starting point for exploring the valleys of the afon Mellte. This site is extremely popular with outdoor activities centres carrying out climbing and gorge walking so parking might be a problem for latecomers ..........Take care in waterside areas as the rivers can be dangerous. Water is often cold deep and fast flowing. The ground near waterfalls is also steep rough and slippery. Keep to footpaths to prevent unnecessary erosion. FOOTPATH CLOSURE – SGWD YR EIRA – WATERFALL THE ABOVE FOOTPATH IS CLOSED DUE TO UNSTABLE CONDITION OF ROCK FACE ABOVE THE FOOTPATH. WE APOLOGISE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE CAUSED AND WE ARE IN DISCUSSION WITH THE RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MANSEL JONES ON 0845 604 0845

Walking trails

How to get there:

Pontneddfechan is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SN912079

Follow signs for waterfalls through Pontneddfechan village. Turn right by Inn, continue for 1km. Car park is beyond bus turn around across the river Mellte. The First Cymru Bus X5/6 travels up from Swansea on a regular basis stopping nearby. Tel 0870 6082608 for timetables.......If the car park is full - try the new car park behind the village hall (opposite side of river)

Other places to go in Waterfalls

Dinas Rock car park in autumn colours

Facilities:

InformationParking

Activities

Walking All Abilities Waterfall Trail

Contact:

Llanymddyfri Office

0845 604 0845
e-mail: llanymddyfri@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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What's of interest
Walking up the path close to the river Mellte - you will quickly become aware of the industrial building that made up the former ICI gunpowder works. though many are ruined, you can still make out aquaducts and stove rooms....... Pontneddfechan Village Hall (recently renovated by the community)is 50m away from Dinas Rock Car Park. At weekends a cafe and toilet facilites are available at the hall. PLEASE NOTE: CAR PARK IS CLOSED AT 5PM DAILY

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