Dyfi Furnace

SY20 8PH
Car park
Drone policy
Dogs welcome

Perfectly-preserved example of Welsh industrial heritage in a sublime rural setting

The Industrial Revolution wasn’t confined to coal and iron in south Wales and slate in the north. Built around 1755, this charcoal-fired blast furnace used for the smelting of iron ore is one of the best-preserved industrial buildings of its type in Britain.

Harnessing the power of the River Einion, the furnace’s waterwheel drove a huge set of bellows. These huffed and puffed compressed air into the furnace, creating the scorching temperatures needed to process the ore into pig iron, much of which was sent to forges in the Midlands.

The furnace only operated for around 50 years before being abandoned. The restored waterwheel that can now be seen is a remnant of the building’s second life as a sawmill.

Opening times & prices

Opening times

1st April - 31st March	Open all year
Open all year — during reasonable daylight hours

Visitor information

Car park

Parking spaces (approx.12 cars) at car park across a busy road. No dedicated disabled spaces.

Dogs welcome

Walking difficulty

Terrain: Level 2 – Easy

Drone policy

Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance

No smoking

Smoking is not permitted.

Health & Safety

Parking is available opposite the monument. You are required to cross a busy road, the monument is located on a bend, please take care when crossing.

The monument is closed internally; however, you can view the outer and surrounding areas at various levels of height. Steps and paths will direct the route upwards, please use the handrails provided and remain on the path.

At the highest point, we provide a viewing platform which overlooks the waterfall. Guardrails have been installed to prevent access to any areas of the site that we have deemed as dangerous or to prevent falls in specific areas. Please do not climb over or through any fixed installation.

Please wear footwear appropriate to the weather and conditions of the site.

As with all ancient monuments there is always a risk of stones being dislodged in bad weather, however, we manage this through extensive monitoring.

Climbing may result in serious injury.

There are several wild plants and flowers, although these are great pollinators, they may be poisonous to visitors and animals, we strongly advise you not to touch or allow dogs to eat any vegetation.

Please watch our health & safety film before visiting Cadw sites.

Iechyd a Diogelwch / Health and Safety

Please report any anti-social behaviour such as climbing, setting fires, graffiti etc. to CadwAccidentsReports@gov.wales

The following signs can be found around the site at key areas of risk, please pay attention where appropriate.

Slippery or uneven surfaces

Falls from height

Steep and uneven steps

Deep water

Falling masonry

Directions

Google Map

Road: 6m (9.7km) SW of Machynlleth, on A487.

Rail: Dovey Junction 2m (3.2km). For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484950.

Bike: NCN Route No.82 (4m/6.4km)

Postcode SY20 8PH

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