Ystumtuen hostel

near Devil's Bridge
opened 1960 - closed 1999

This youth hostel was in the former village school. Walkers could reach it via a steep and exciting footpath from the terminus of the Vale of Rheidol Narrow Guage Railway at Devil's Bridge, 2km away. Cyclists, on the other hand, had to cycle 8km via hilly and major roads.

Hostel Ystumtuen

ger Pontarfynach
ar agor 1960 - ar gau 1999

Roedd mewn hen ysgol gynt. Gallai cerddwyr gyrraedd via lôn serth ond mentrus o ddiwedd y Lein Fach ym Mhontarfynach 2km i ffwrdd. Ar y llaw arall cyrhaeddai beicwyr via 8km o lonydd troelliog a serth a ffordd fawr.

© (h) Steve Griffiths