FROM  LLANGURIG

About 1 km / 0.5 mile West of the village of Ponterwyd, which is the first 'civilisation' after passing westwards through the Cambrian Mountains and about 24 km / 15 miles east of Aberystwyth, turn left onto a very minor road signposted Ystumtuen. Carry "straight" on along this road for approximately 2.7 km / 1.7 miles, passing through Ystumtuen and ignoring any turnings to right or left.. In so doing, you climb a very steep hill then drop down into the village, after which the road climbs again to a sharp left and right bend. Here, by the footpath fingerpost, the Rheidol Valley opens out in front of you and you catch your first glimpse of the sea. From this bend, we are just another 100 m / 100 yds - see the name on the gate.

On a fine day we recommend the more scenic route, just a bit longer, which is to take the second turning off the A44 to Ystumtuen, about a mile further along the main road (look for the wind turbines to your left). Then follow the instructions below.

FROM  ABERYSTWYTH

Take the FIRST turning signposted Ystumtuen just beyond the Visitor Centre and then turn left at the top of the hill, after going past the wind turbines. Follow the road to the T-junction (Ystumtuen is just to the left) and turn right, up the rise to a sharp left and right bend. Here, by the footpath fingerpost, the Rheidol Valley opens out in front of you and you catch your first glimpse of the sea. From this bend, we are just another 100 m / 100 yds - see the name on the gate. Alternatively take the SECOND turning signposted Ystumtuen and follow the instruictions above.