A fair walk up 800ft from the car park, past Cwmorthin waterfall and through the valley of Cwmorthin, and you find the enigmatic ruins of Rhosydd - beautiful in their own way, but ultimately the debris of industrial decay and the plunder of natural resources…
Surrounded by stunning views and with a nearby waterfall, the place looks both rooted and alien in the landscape. The spoil heaps add a contrasting brutality to the lush greenery, and the remains of the buildings show not only that life was lived here but also the skill of the people who built them.
