Introduction to Gorge Adventure

Dolygear is in a great location to offer Gorge Adventure as the fantastic Blaen y Glyn is only ten minutes away from the centre, and the Sychryd Gorge is about 40 minutes drive away, but well worth the journey to experience such a unique location!

Both rivers offer fascinating and fun-filled scenery allowing you to see just how the battle between the water and the landscape has unfolded over thousands of years while having a great time.

With so many rivers in the local area we are incredibly fortunate when it comes to experiencing gorge walking.

Blaen y Glyn is a beautiful forest covered area with tributaries hidden away between the trees. The infant River Caerfanell, the Nant Bwrefwr and other streams tumble down from the hills over tremendous clusters of picturesque waterfalls.

This makes for a great adventure for adults and children of all ages in some truly stunning surroundings. This is the closest gorge to the centre, and it is fantastic for everyone as there is plenty to be done and lots to see along the way.

We generally start the session by walking through a disused railway tunnel in the dark and then move into a wetter session of standing up under waterfalls, to sliding down the limestones in the water flow. 

Sychryd Gorge used to be a site of industry so alongside the natural features you can also see examples of man-made changes to the landscape. At the top of the Sychryd there are two old silica mines. The silica used to be transported down the gorge in drams, using a counter-balance railway system above the gorge. In fact, you can still see the remaining winding stations platforms, metalwork and old dram present in the gorge today.

This gorge is a geological site showcasing fine examples of Limestone folds and is a recognised Site of Special Scientific Interest with lots of wildlife, mosses and lichen throughout. Parkwood Outdoors: Dolygaer is a member of South Wales Outdoor Provider Group and are signed up to the Gorge condat, which helps to minimise our impact in the gorge. 

In terms of distance, this gorge is a short drive away but very popular and suitable for everyone. There are different challenges to attempt throughout, including scrambling / climbing, swimming and even jumping off waterfalls!