Explore the Cambrian Mountains - an account by Wendy CottisI loved the four days at Wigwam Holidays Hafren (glamping pods) with Bryn Walking taking on the Cambrian Mountains. Having done the walks previously (2020 with Bryn Walking) I knew the terrain a little was looking forward to walking with Karen, Eileen and Natalie. Helen’s planning ensures I can just enjoy myself with the other clients and not have to worry about route planning.
Day 2 Day two is the Source of the Severn walk from Hafren Forest following in the footsteps of George Borrow, a nineteenth century wordsmith who undertook a tour of Wales in 1854. His book Wild Wales published in 1862 records his musings on this part of Wales and his quest for the source of the Severn, the Wye and the Rheidol. He felt compelled to drink from the source so he could ‘…harangue about them with a tone of confidence and authority.’ p493. 'On taking possession of the Severn by drinking at its source’, he declared it ‘rather a shabby source for so noble a stream’ p495. Anyway it felt only right and proper for some of us to also take possession of the Severn albeit it a bit further down from the peat hags.
Day 3 Day three saw an easy ascent to Pumlumon for a repeat of last year’s fog and rain! No sheep rescues today! Undeterred onwards we go for a spectacular walk down through the abandoned lead mines, a truly humbling experience as so many relics of the past remain. Our last evening was a BBQ ably presided over by Alan Ward who never fails to BBQ to perfection, no matter the weather. We all contributed and had another lovely evening of laughter and fun. Day 4 The morning of our departure saw a couple of us take on one more hill, Bryn y Fan, to be rewarded with amazing views of Llyn Clywedog. This is a hill with a lot to offer and was well worth the 45 minute climb. Sitting above the lake, in the sunshine, was a special time for us to just sit and enjoy the moment. Hopefully I’ll be back next year when maybe, just maybe, Pumlumon will favour us with sunshine and views. Fingers crossed.
THE END Thank you Wendy!
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