The Dinas Rock car park is the starting point for the short (½ mile, 0.75 kilometres), all-ability walk to the Sgydau Sychryd cascades (as well as a strenuous route (2 miles/3.2km one way, strenuous) to Sgŵd-yr-Eira – see four falls trail). The Sgydau Sychryd trail runs alongside the river through a narrow wooded gorge. The huge rock known as Bwa Maen, an impressive geological fold, is on the other side of the river. The trail reaches the Sgydau Sychryd cascades before returning along the same path.

To visit, park (free) in Dinas Rock car park (51°45’33.8″N 3°34’43.4″W). Below is marked Sgydau Sychryd Cascades (shortest walk) and the Gunpowder works ruins (currently under repair so expect scaffolding).

Please note: Dinas Rock is an extremely popular destination for groups from outdoor activity centres and the car park can get full quite early.