The Berwyn Hills are an impressive mountain range and moorland area situated in the North East of Wales, roughly bounded by Llangollen in the northeast, Corwen in the northwest, Bala in the southwest, and Oswestry in the southeast. This is a quiet area due to its proximity with the popular Snowdonia National Park, paths are …
Walk up Cadair Berwyn from Pistyll Rhaeadr – Wild Route Read More »
This Black Mountains Walk from Llanthony takes in both Hay Bluff and Twmpa, as well as the eponymous Black Mountain, on an epic walk along Offa’s Dyke National Trail and the Wales/England Border. In clear weather, navigation is reasonably straightforward, but in mist it could be problematic on the return section over Twmpa. If in …
Black Mountains Walk from Llanthony – Vale of Ewyas Horseshoe Read More »
Cadair Berwyn at 832 metres is the highest point in the Berwyn Mountains, a vast expanse of high ground and heather to the east of Snowdonia. The Berwyn Mountains don’t have the same status of protection as the Snowdonia National Park, though a token gesture has been made to include the northernmost summits of Moel …
The Taff Trail is an easy bike ride or ramble along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal at this section, with the option of taking it easy with pubs at every corner. Ok, not quite but there’s more than enough refreshments on the way. If you’re doing this on your bike then you’ll need to be …
On the Taff Trail from Talybont on Usk to Brecon Read More »
The Kerry Ridgeway, even if I’m still convinced I went to school with someone of the same name, is a linear bridlway that keeps high on the green ridges of the Mid Wales hills. It starts at Cider Ho, a name which hasn’t lost an exclamation mark rather than just being an abbreviation for house, …
As Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons is the highest mountain in South Wales, and being within easy reach of a large population base, Pen y Fan can be quite popular with walkers. As a result, there has been a serious path erosion problem here which has necessitated the building of flagged paths. At least this makes …
Starting between Garreg Ddu and Caban Coch Reservoirs, this is a walk along the eastern side of the latter. The map outlines a suggested alternative return route. The Route Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map. © Copyright Andrew Hill and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence Please …
This is a short route, but takes you to the highest point in the Elenydd, Drygarn Fawr at 641m in height. The going isn’t easy, with some off path navigation and peat bogs to negotiate. At least there are a few huge cairns on the summit that make it easier to find in mist. In …
Walk into the heart of the Elenydd along three reservoirs and ending at the fourth. If you love waterside walks, then this will appeal. Makes a good approach into the Elenydd from Rhayader if you’re going wild camping as well. This is wild terrain, but the route is easy enough and stays low on forestry …
A steady walk around the rolling hills to the south of New Radnor to Gwaunceste Hill and the ancient byways through Cwm Cest. Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map. Featured Image © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence Please rate this …
A Ramble up Gwaunceste Hill and Cwm Cest in the Radnor Forest Read More »
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! Click here to view the full description and download …
Radnor Forest, Black Mixen and Whimble Walk from New Radnor Read More »
This is a long two day route, or a challenging one dayer, over all the Brecon Beacons. That’s not ALL the hills the park by the way, just the peaks that comprise the range of the Brecon Beacons. The Route 1 Set off from Ship Street, near the Boar’s Head pub and follow the road …
Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons and Taff Trail Walk from Brecon Read More »
The Radnor hills are the only 600m hills in Mid Wales outside the Cambrian Mountains, and their rounded humps relatively seldom visited. This walk takes in the historic burial cairns on Bache Hill and Whimble, but could be extended to include the Black MIxen and Great Rhos if you wanted to bag these summits while …
A short walk up the Cribarth Ridge from the village of Abercraf in the Brecon Beacons. It may be a short walk and onlt boasts a high point of just over 400m, but it’s an interesting route that’s well doing nevertheless. There’s a visitor centre and facilities half way around at the Craig-y-nos Country Park. …
One of the sections of the Lon Las Cymru that ascends to over 500m. You’ll need stong legs for this one and there are few facilities on the way (if any!) If lucky, the Star Inn in Dylfie will be open. The Route Click here (LINK BROKEN) to view the full description and download a …
Machynlleth to Caersws via Llanidloes and Staylittle Read More »
The summit plateau of Waun Fach in the Black Mountains is mostly peat bog, with only the base of the trig point now remaining, hardly fitting for the highest point in the Black Mountains. It makes up for this with some wonderful approaches, such as the Grib ridge which this route ascends. The Route Click …
Nestling opposite the busy central Brecon Beacons and Pen y Fan, lies the Fforest Fawr and Fan Frynych, and while the upper reaches are flat and boggy, the crags in the cwm below are as rugged as anywhere in the Beacons. Of course, you also get a grandstand view back over the Tarell Valley to …
This walk up the main Brecon Beacon summits of Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn takes a quiet approach from the Cwm Taf Fechan forest up the Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog ridge. After crossing over the main ridge, it then descends the wide Roman Road to the start. The Route Click here to view the …
Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Walk from Cwm Taf Fechan Read More »
While you may be able to easier ascend Pen y Fan from the Storey Arms, you won’t avoid the crowds from that overly busy route. For a real feel for the wilderness of the Brecon Beacons you need to explore the quieter valleys and ridges that seem to reach this summit from every direction. The Cwm …
Pen y Fan and Brecon Beacons via the Cwm Llwch horseshoe walk Read More »
A long wild route from Brecon, along the Taff Trail and a challenging return over a proper mountain pass at just shy of 599m. One for the experienced and well equipped only! The Route For more information, visit www.mtbbreconbeacons.co.uk, they also have map packs that you have to buy. Good luck in trying to work our …
