River Dyfi


The River Dyfi is a river in Mid Wales. It is approximately long. Its estuary forms the border between the counties of Gwynedd and Ceredigion, and its lower reaches have historically been considered the boundary between North and South Wales.

Name

Nowadays the Welsh spelling Dyfi is widely used locally and by the Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales and the BBC. The anglicised spelling Dovey continues to be used by some entities.

Tributaries

The main tributaries of the River Dyfi are:
The road bridge which crosses the river north of Machynlleth is a landmark.

Dyfi Biosphere

The area around Aberystwyth and the Dyfi Valley is known as the Dyfi Biosphere. It was UNESCO-designated in 1978. Within the biosphere are a number of Special Areas of Conservation and Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

Film Location

The Dyfi estuary was used as a location shot in Led Zeppelin's 1976 film The Song Remains the Same. The segment of the film is where Robert Plant comes ashore on a boat, after which he rides a horse, making his way to Raglan Castle. Plant was obviously behind the choice of the location, being familiar with the area; Bron-Yr-Aur cottage is located on the edge of Machynlleth.