Irfon Forest - White Bridge, near Llanwrtyd Wells

Welcome

Situated in a remote part of mid Wales but easy to find, White Bridge car park and pretty riverside picnic area is the starting point for two short walking trails in Irfon Forest.

Both trails follow the River Irfon which flows down from the Cambrian Mountains to the River Wye at Builth Wells.

The picnic area is near the car park.

Further down the river towards Llanwrtyd Wells, there are cascades and a pool where farmers once washed their sheep before shearing them - you can park in the lay-by near the Pwll Golchi/Washpool sign to view the cascades and pool.

Walking trails

The walking trails are waymarked from start to finish.

Look out for the information panel at the start of the trails.

Find out about walking trail grades.

Afon Irfon Walk

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 1¼ miles/1.9 kilometres (there and back)
• Trail information: This linear trail follows a path with a stoned surface and some loose stone in places. There is a bench by the river shortly before the turnaround point.

The Afon Irfon Walk follows the riverside path along the Afon Irfon and through a variety of woodlands before returning along the same path to the car park.

Enjoy the sound of the river and look out for the big Sitka spruce trees with their crusty plate bark.

Cwm Irfon Trail

• Grade: Moderate
• Distance: 1½ miles/2.2 kilometres
• Trail information: This circular trail follows the same riverside path as the Afon Irfon Walk but it turns away from the river when the hard surface stops and climbs a stony track to join a forest road. There is a bench by the river.

The Afon Irfon Walk follows the riverside path along the Afon Irfon and through a variety of woodlands.

It then climbs up to a higher track from where you can enjoy views of the valley and surrounding hills on the return to the car park.

Closures and diversions

Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations

Occasionally we may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff

Please always follow any instructions on site and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place

How to get here

Location

White Bridge is 3 miles north west of Llanwrtyd Wells.

It is in the county of Powys.

Ordnance Survey map

White Bridge is on Ordnance Survey (OS) Explorer map 187.

The OS grid reference is SN 856 507.

Directions

From the A483 at Llanwrtyd Wells follow signs for Abergwesyn.

After 3½ miles, White Bridge car park is on the right.

Public transport

The nearest mainline railway station is in Llanwrtyd Wells.

For details of public transport visit the Traveline Cymru website.

Parking

Car parking is free of charge.

Overnight parking is not permitted.

Contact details

There are no staff at this location.

Contact our customer team for general enquiries during office hours, Monday to Friday.