Pontarfynach

Pontarfynach (Devil’s Bridge) includes the villages of Pontarfynach and Ponterwyd, located in the north-eastern Ceredigion to the east of Aberystwyth. It is extremely rural in nature and encompasses one of the County’s most highly valued landscapes. Pontarfynach is best known for the three bridges that span the Afon Mynach, a tributary of the Rheidol. The village is also the upper terminus of the historic narrow-gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway.

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People

Some facts and figures on the people who live in this community.

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Population

  • 2,011 residents.
  • 875 households.
  • -0.4% Population change (2011-2021).
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Ethnicity

  • 1.2% are of a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.
  • 98.6% are White.
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Demographics

  • 12.9% of population are aged 20 to 34.
  • 17.0% are aged 35 to 49.
  • 9.3% are aged 75 and over.
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Home

  • 76.4% own their home.
  • 17.0% privately rent.
  • 6.5% socially rent.
  • 68.2% are single family households.
  • 8.0% have no car or van.
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Jobs

  • 17.7% work in public administration, education and health.
  • 7.3% work in distribution, hotels and restaurants.
  • 6.8% work in agriculture, energy and water.
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Economy

  • 56.5% are economically active.
  • 2.0% are unemployed.
  • 40.0% are economically inactive.
  • 27.4% are retired.
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Travel to Work

  • 37.0% work from home.
  • 53.6% drive a car to work.
  • 0.9% catch a bus to work.
  • 2.2% walk on foot to work.
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Education

  • 13.4% have no qualifications.
  • 13.7% have a level 2 qualification.
  • 5.1% have an apprenticeship.
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Welsh Language

  • 49.2% can speak Welsh.
  • 40.0% hav.e no skills in Welsh.
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Health

  • 83.1% rate their health as good or very good.
  • 17.9% classified as disabled.
  • 10.6% provide unpaid care.

Ffynhonell/Source: Census 2021

Place

Some facts and figures on the physical environment and local facilities.

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Businesses

  • Chocolate shop
  • Tea and gift shop
  • Hotel
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Transport

  • Vale of Rheidol Train station
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Facilities

  • Community centre
  • Chapel
  • Public toilets
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Sports

  • Footpaths and rights of way
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Health

  • None
  • Community defibrillator
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Tourism

  • Caravan sites
  • Guest houses
  • Hotel
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Education

  • Primary school
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Emergency Services

  • None
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Heritage

  • Devil’s Bridge / Pont ar Fynach
  • Hafod Arms Hotel
  • Automobile Association call box by Hafod Arms Hotel Photos
  • Bridges in the village
  • Capel Mynach and chapel house
  • Devil’s Bridge Station
  • Iron footbridge over Afon Mynach
  • Rheidol House
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Environment

  • Coed Rheidol National Nature Reserve (NNR).
  • Various Sites of Scientific Interest including to the north Coedydd a Cheunant Rheidol, Bryn Bras and Llynoedd Ieuan. To the south Cae’r Meirch SSSI, Elenydd SSSI and SAC and Elenydd – Mallaen Special Protection Area (SPA).
  • Green Infrastructure includes:
  • Trails and routes within deep wooded valleys
  • Playground in Ponterwyl