You see here the bridge at Benar after a stormy night. This is not the first bridge at this site - the remains of the first bridge can be seen on the left hand side of the picture. At one time, Benar used to be an excellent location for fishing.

Benar Bridge

Towards the Factory

The river now pulls towards the Woollen Mills. In this place, a small fountain sits in the middle of the river. A quite dangerous place if you happen to fall in!

In this spot at the riverside, you see the machine used to release the water from the river and direct it towards the wheel that turned the mill. I suppose it was the job of the mill's supervisor to operate this piece of machinery.

The Mill's Wheel

The Woollen Mills

A view of the Woollen Mills. At one time, the factory was one of the main employers in Penmachno, one of its employees being the famous tenor Richie Thomas, who worked here all of his life.

Near the Woollen Mills, on the old road which goes to Betws-y-Coed, is Pandy Bridge. The aforementioned road is zigzag in nature, and it is very easy to have an accident on it. On the road, you can catch a glimpse of the Conwy Falls.

Pandy Bridge

The Roman Bridge

This is the last bridge on the River Machno before it unites with the River Conwy. This bridge was built in the 17th century. It is not permitted to cross the bridge today because the bridge has a weak spot in the middle.

Another name for the Roman Bridge is "Rhyd y Gynnen" Bridge. Several tourists have come here to view the bridge after being to the Woollen Mills. This, in all probability, is the oldest bridge on the whole of the River Machno.

Rhyd y Gynnen Bridge

Nearing the End...

The last part of the River Machno before its amalgamation with the River Conwy. The river nears the end of its journey in a dangerous place, since the river nearly disappears underneath the earth.

The location where the River Machno finally unites with the River Conwy. This place is known by some people as the "Grand Canyon". There is a beautiful view here if you venture down from the road.

Uniting with the River Conwy