After leaving the Pembrokeshire coast we drove into the mountains and valleys of mid Wales. Our base for next couple of days was Rhayador. We went to the Devils Bridge and Jacobs Ladder not far from Aberystwyth. Devils Bridge is three bridges, one on top of the other, the lower bridge built over a waterfall and Jacobs Ladder is the 100 very steep steps that lead down to the base of the waterfall.
According to the legend the original bridge was built by the devil, as it was too difficult for mortals to build. The agreement stipulated that the Devil would build the bridge in return for the soul of the first life to cross the bridge. The Devil built the bridge but was tricked by an old woman who threw bread onto the bridge. Her dog crossed the bridge for the bread, thus becoming the first life to cross the new bridge.
The 2nd and 3rd bridges were built in the 1700's and then the 20th century. The falls are 300 feet.
According to the legend the original bridge was built by the devil, as it was too difficult for mortals to build. The agreement stipulated that the Devil would build the bridge in return for the soul of the first life to cross the bridge. The Devil built the bridge but was tricked by an old woman who threw bread onto the bridge. Her dog crossed the bridge for the bread, thus becoming the first life to cross the new bridge.
The 2nd and 3rd bridges were built in the 1700's and then the 20th century. The falls are 300 feet.
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