There is another path before you start climbing which allows tourists or day trippers to complete a circuit of Cwm Idwal without having to turn back. Just a thought though, there’s another similar bridge just off the Watkin Path which doesn’t have the hideous hand rails.
Very true Phil. However, the lower path doesn't give the glorious views of Llyn Idwal and Pen Yr Ole Wen that you get from the higher viewpoint.
To illustrate that, this was our view on Christmas Eve morning from just beyond the bridge in question:
A bit of elevation makes the world of difference. I know you know.