Viewpoints · Mid Wales
Devil's Cauldron
In or near Llanilar.
Devil's Cauldron is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Devil's Cauldron is a named viewpoint in Mid Wales, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SY23.
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Official information
The Vale of Rheidol Railway is a historic narrow gauge railway established in 1897, offering scenic steam train journeys between Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Welsh countryside and explore the rich history of the railway through its restored locomotives and displays.
Place summary
Devil's Cauldron is a viewpoint located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Pontarfynach. This site offers dramatic views of the surrounding landscape, characterised by rugged terrain and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3768, -3.8499
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Pontarfynach
- Postcode
- SY23 3JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily train services until 1st November 2026
- Official site
- www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n5040613919 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Devil's Cauldron?
- Devil's Cauldron is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3JW), in the parish of Pontarfynach.
- What is Devil's Cauldron?
- Devil's Cauldron is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Devil's Cauldron?
- The nearest railway station is Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3JW.
- Is Devil's Cauldron free to visit?
- Yes, Devil's Cauldron is free to enter.
- How do I get to Devil's Cauldron?
- The nearest railway station is Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3JW.