Devil’s Bridge, Wales - The Legend of the Devil’s Bargain and the Black Dog of Pontarfynach

Deep in the hills near Aberystwyth lies one of the most remarkable landmarks in Wales.

At Devil's Bridge, three bridges stand one above another above a dramatic gorge carved by the River Mynach. For centuries, travellers have crossed this narrow chasm, while below them waterfalls crash through the rocks and mist drifts through the woodland.

But history tells only part of the story.

According to local folklore, the oldest bridge was built by the Devil himself after striking a bargain with an old woman whose cow had become stranded across the gorge. The tale of the Devil, the dog and the bridge has become one of Wales' most enduring legends.

In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history of Devil's Bridge, its medieval origins, the dramatic landscape that inspired its folklore, and the stories of the mysterious black dog said to haunt the surrounding woodland.

Are these simply legends born from a dangerous landscape, or something more?

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