Sychryd All Ability Trail / Dinas Rock

Short route suitable for wheelchair or mobility scooter users, path winds between the river and the rock face.

This ¼ mile/400 metre long, level route.

Suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

It winds through a narrow, wooded gorge carved by the Afon Sychryd at Pontneddfechan. With the river on one side and a rock face towering above, it makes for a spectacular short walk.

The route is mainly compacted stone-dust with some short stretches of compacted earth, which can get muddy after long spells of rain. There is a short ramp leading up to the main path from the car park

Of interest

Nearest EV Charging: High Street Car Park, Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9SW

Facilities: There are two pubs, a shop and café at Pontneddfechan, and the village hall’s community run café close by Dinas Rock car park opens at certain times. You will pass Rhos Filling Station and shop on the road to Ystradfellte where there is a pub.

Toilets: There are public toilets with disabled access in Pontneddfechan and an accessible toilet at the community café and hall when open.

Public transport: Bus Service 161 Mon- Fri (TC) Neath to Min yr Awel