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Radnor Forest, Black Mixen and Whimble Walk from New Radnor

By Dave Roberts   

on August 12, 2015    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Cambrian Mountains and Mid Wales, Europe, Wales

Radnor Forest, Black Mixen and Whimble Walk from New Radnor

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

12.2 km

Ascent

484 m

Time

4 hours 30min

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

New Radnor

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Radnor Forest, Black Mixen and Whimble Walk from New Radnor Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Radnor Forest, Black Mixen and Whimble Walk from New Radnor

This route takes you on a walk into Radnor Forest, onto the Summit of Black Mixen from New Radnor. While the route doesn’t go directly over the Whimble, it’s only a short diversion to that summit. Beware that the walk borders MOD land, so precautions necessary!

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

This walk includes the Hewitt of Black Mixen

This walk includes the Nuttall of Black Mixen

Route Start Location: New Radnor

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
12.2 km 484 m 4 hours 30min

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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