There are lots of “Things To Do” in and around Devil’s Bridge. We will post a few ideas here but feel free to ask us at reception for ideas and recommendations. Also check out our Blog for ideas from our wardens’ trips on their days off.

WALKS FROM THE CAMPSITE

Ask at reception for a map for various walks from or near the campsite. You can walk from the camping field up to the top of the mountain overlooking Woodlands, or do the 1 hour ‘Mill’ walk ( Maybe two hours if you stop at The Hafod Pub for a drink on the way past ! ).  Ask us about the lovely circular walking route, also known as the Weatherman Walking route, 6.5miles that goes from Devil’s Bridge through the upper Rheidol Vallery, Ystumtuen and Ysbyty Cynfyn passing by the old mine remains and Parsons Bridge. (A map is available to borrow).

RHEIDOL CYCLE TRAIL

Ride your bike directly from the campsite into Devil’s Bridge and then follow the Rheidol cycle route that starts at the Railway station carpark – click on this link for a map: Rheidol Cycle Trail. This 15 mile trail leads you along cycle paths and quiet country lanes to Aberystwyth.  Be sure to check your brakes before you descend steeply from the mountain road down into Cwm Rheidol taking care as you cross over the Vale of Rheidol railway line in Aberffrwd.  Enjoy the sights as you cycle through the beautiful valley. At the halfway point in Capel Bangor, there is a pub and a shop just up the main road to your right where you could call in for refreshments.
At the end of the route in Aberystwyth, you will have reached the beach by the harbour and castle, where there is a lovely beach hut that sells coffee, ice cream, paninis and baguettes ( Cash only ). After resting for a while head through town to the Vale of Rheidol Steam Train Station to catch the 2pm train (or the 3.45pm train in high season only) back to Devil’s Bridge.  N.B Double check for carriage space for your bike before you head off to Aberystwyth.  It’s a long trek uphill back to Devil’s Bridge!!

Local Events & Things to do

For rainy days with the children: Visit the Moody Cow play barn, Aberaeron. Soft-play. Pre booking is recommended for weekends and school holidays. 01545 580947

Aberystwyth Farmers Market – is held on Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month.

Machynlleth Market – Every Wednesday all day.

EASTER EVENT Silver mountain Mr Balcombe’s chocolate challenge. 8th-24th April 2025. Ponterwyd 4 miles away. Take a tour of the chololate making process and undertake the challenge to help make Mr Balcombe’s chocolate bar. You will need to find all of the silver tickets to complete the challenge.

Machynlleth Comedy Festival 2nd – 4th May 2025 Each show has it’s own capacity depending on the size of the room which range from 30 – 500 seaters, all of which are located within 10 minutes walk of each other in the centre of town. You only buy a ticket for the show(s) you want to see, allowing you to go and watch as much or as little as you want across the weekend.

Aberystwyth County Show  Saturday June 14th 2025 The first major agricultural show of the season. It is one of the largest one-day shows in mid-Wales.

British and Welsh National Cycling Championships Friday 27th June – Sunday 29th June 2025 The streets of Aberystwyth host the circuit races of both the British and Welsh National Road Racing championships. 

Saturday 28th June 2025

Royal Welsh Show 21st – 24th July 2025 Builth Wells Along with an exciting four-days of livestock and equine competitions, with entries travelling from far and wide to compete, the Royal Welsh Show has something to interest everyone through its wide range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink and a 12-hour programme each day of exciting entertainment, attractions and displays.

Ceredigion Guild of Spinners, Weaver and Dyers 19th – 25th July 2025 Strata Florida To celebrate its 50 year anniversary, the Ceredigion Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers will be holding an exhibition at their hall in Ciliau Aeron on Saturday 12th July for their Fleece and Friendship day. The exhibition will then be on display in Y Beudy at Strata Florida between 19th and 25th July. Why not pop along and find out more about their work and maybe purchase some of the useful and colourful items that will be on sale?Free Entry and Parking  

Big Tribute Festival 22nd – 24th 2025 August Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth With three days of the UK’s very best tribute acts playing on The Main Stage

Aberystwyth Beer Festival: 28- 30 August 2025 Eight venues across Aberystwyth town centre will celebrate over 60 different cask beers and ciders in free entry Aberystwyth Beer and Cider Festival.  The town has excellent real ale pubs, and two new breweries that will be showcasing their brews for the first time!

Rali Ceredigion 5th – 7th September 2025 The FIA European Rally Championship.

The Aberystwyth Comedy Festival  takes place over the first weekend in October. The festival is made up of around 100 individual shows at a range of venues across Aberystwyth from the Pier on the seafront to Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Penglais hill.