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Bwlch-y-sarnau - Glyndwrs Way circular 12 mile circular moderate/hard
Covering another bit of Glyndwr's Way, up high on to some great moor land and through forest plantations and passes Fowler’s Arm Chair and stone circle.
Covering another bit of Glyndwr's Way, up high on to some great moor land and through forest plantations and passes Fowler’s Arm Chair and stone circle.
Specific points of interest
Fowler's Arm Chair Glyndwr's Way |
Newtown - Gregynog 11 mile circular - moderate/hard
Someone said to me recently that, that particular part of mid wales is like the whole of wales squashed into just a tiny area. A beautiful walk with mixed terrain and scenery - a great walk when the Blue Bells are in bloom. Add extra time to go right into Gregynog grounds. It's undulating but all worth it.
Someone said to me recently that, that particular part of mid wales is like the whole of wales squashed into just a tiny area. A beautiful walk with mixed terrain and scenery - a great walk when the Blue Bells are in bloom. Add extra time to go right into Gregynog grounds. It's undulating but all worth it.
Specific points of interest
Fachwen Pool Severn Way Gregynog Newtown - old mill town |
Kerry Ridgeway - Source of Teme -Glyndwr's way 15 mile circular - hard
I seem to say that every walk is my favourite but if you're looking for outstanding scenery and views, parts of National trails and a very undulating terrain then this is for you. There is virtually no civilisation on this route so pack a picnic! Absolutely love this walk.
I seem to say that every walk is my favourite but if you're looking for outstanding scenery and views, parts of National trails and a very undulating terrain then this is for you. There is virtually no civilisation on this route so pack a picnic! Absolutely love this walk.
Specific points of interest
Kerry Ridgeway Source of R. Teme Glydwr's Way Castell Bryn Amlwg |
3 Trails in 7 miles circular - moderate
This has to be one of my favourite walks – It covers beautiful countryside, has outstanding views, has plenty of points of interest and includes parts of the Kerry Ridgeway, Shropshire Way and Offa’s Dyke. It’s a moderate walk - even though a reasonably short millage, the terrain is undulating and has one steep climb but worth it. The quaint town of Bishop’s Castle is a short drive from this walk’s start point and could be visited on the same day.
This has to be one of my favourite walks – It covers beautiful countryside, has outstanding views, has plenty of points of interest and includes parts of the Kerry Ridgeway, Shropshire Way and Offa’s Dyke. It’s a moderate walk - even though a reasonably short millage, the terrain is undulating and has one steep climb but worth it. The quaint town of Bishop’s Castle is a short drive from this walk’s start point and could be visited on the same day.
Severn Way - Maesmawr circular 9 miles – easy/moderate
This walk starts at an 18th century a hall called Maesmawr. If you fancy eating out rather than taking a packed lunch you could either, start early and have lunch back at the hall, have lunch half way at the Lion pub in Llandinam. About half of this walk is on the Severn Way and a small diversion can be taken up to Cefn Carnedd, a fort - the site of a roman battle (a very steep but a short climb). From here the views down the Severn valley are amazing, 360°. Then half way the route of the walk crosses the river and takes a bridle way back along the south side of the river. A part from the fort diversion the walk is fairly easy and fairly flat.
This walk starts at an 18th century a hall called Maesmawr. If you fancy eating out rather than taking a packed lunch you could either, start early and have lunch back at the hall, have lunch half way at the Lion pub in Llandinam. About half of this walk is on the Severn Way and a small diversion can be taken up to Cefn Carnedd, a fort - the site of a roman battle (a very steep but a short climb). From here the views down the Severn valley are amazing, 360°. Then half way the route of the walk crosses the river and takes a bridle way back along the south side of the river. A part from the fort diversion the walk is fairly easy and fairly flat.
Specific points of interest
The Severn Way Cefn Carnedd Roman history of area Maesmawr Hall |
Gregynog 8 miles circular - moderate
Another favourite of mine. Gregynog is a spectacular 19th century mansion with simple but beautiful gardens. The walk’s half way point is Fachwen pool – a great lunch stop. The walk includes, lovely green lanes, part of the Severn Way and goes quite high with superb views into the Severn valley. The countryside on this walk is undulating and beautiful – a truly hidden part of Mid Wales.
Another favourite of mine. Gregynog is a spectacular 19th century mansion with simple but beautiful gardens. The walk’s half way point is Fachwen pool – a great lunch stop. The walk includes, lovely green lanes, part of the Severn Way and goes quite high with superb views into the Severn valley. The countryside on this walk is undulating and beautiful – a truly hidden part of Mid Wales.
Specific points of interest
Gregynog Hall and grounds Fachwen pool Severn Way |
Montgomery circular - 9 miles
Montgomery is an unspoilt, historical town full of character (half way point on walk). It even has a small museum, a nearby brewery, there is a castle, a fort and Offa’s Dyke runs nearby. This circular includes Offa’s Dyke, the castle and the fort, the town hill with 360° views. The little town has a famous and very quaint hardware shop called Bunners, there are also two cafes, The Dragon Hotel and more. This part of Offa’s Dyke, on the walk, is actually still the boundary between England and Wales. The church in Montgomery might be of interest – it has some very interesting carvings inside.
Montgomery is an unspoilt, historical town full of character (half way point on walk). It even has a small museum, a nearby brewery, there is a castle, a fort and Offa’s Dyke runs nearby. This circular includes Offa’s Dyke, the castle and the fort, the town hill with 360° views. The little town has a famous and very quaint hardware shop called Bunners, there are also two cafes, The Dragon Hotel and more. This part of Offa’s Dyke, on the walk, is actually still the boundary between England and Wales. The church in Montgomery might be of interest – it has some very interesting carvings inside.
Specific points of interest
The whole town of Montgomery
Montgomery Castle
Montgomery Fort
Offa’s Dyke
The whole town of Montgomery
Montgomery Castle
Montgomery Fort
Offa’s Dyke
Glyndwr’s Way and Welshpool and Llanfair light railway 5miles – easy. Powys Castle and gardens
This might be fun. The little train leaves Welshpool at 11.15am on Sat/Sun in Oct. Jumping off at Castle Caereinion, and then it’s a 5 mile linear walk, mostly on Glyndwr’s Way, back to Welshpool. It’s a beautiful walk with stunning views. It would leave most of the afternoon to the visit Powys Castle and it’s very well kept gardens. I am a member of The National Trust so if you aren’t members you could come in with me as guests. There is a café at Powys Castle.
This might be fun. The little train leaves Welshpool at 11.15am on Sat/Sun in Oct. Jumping off at Castle Caereinion, and then it’s a 5 mile linear walk, mostly on Glyndwr’s Way, back to Welshpool. It’s a beautiful walk with stunning views. It would leave most of the afternoon to the visit Powys Castle and it’s very well kept gardens. I am a member of The National Trust so if you aren’t members you could come in with me as guests. There is a café at Powys Castle.
Specific points of interest
WLLR Glyndwr’s way Powys Castle |
Llyn y Tarw – Gregynog 11 miles circular - moderate
If you fancy something a bit more isolated, rugged, and without a doubt ‘the middle of nowhere’ in Mid Wales, then this walk ticks all the boxes. It starts at Gregynog (see previous pictures). The views are absolutely fantastic and on a good day you can see the mountains in the south of Snowdonia national park. Even if the weather is not its best the atmosphere is like nowhere else. It’s a gradual up hill to the lake and then gradually back down again, passing a pretty reservoir, covering fantastic countryside, a mixed terrain and open access land. It can get boggy in places.
If you fancy something a bit more isolated, rugged, and without a doubt ‘the middle of nowhere’ in Mid Wales, then this walk ticks all the boxes. It starts at Gregynog (see previous pictures). The views are absolutely fantastic and on a good day you can see the mountains in the south of Snowdonia national park. Even if the weather is not its best the atmosphere is like nowhere else. It’s a gradual up hill to the lake and then gradually back down again, passing a pretty reservoir, covering fantastic countryside, a mixed terrain and open access land. It can get boggy in places.
Specific points of interest
Gregynog Open access land Llyn y Tarw |
Dolforwyn Castle circular 4 miles - moderate
A lovely short walk with a long and fairly steep climb up to the castle, so enough exercise to get your heart pumping and views that make it all worth it. Dolforwyn Castle is one of my favourite places. I love the well and its arched ceiling. How did they built it, dig it so so long ago? Incidentally, although the castle was built by the Welsh, the English put the well in after turfing the Welsh out! The Castle makes a fantastic picnic spot. When my children were younger I took them up there for snowball fights and Nurf gun battles. Walking north across a couple of fields, onto a lane and then coming back down through an amazing dingle, very pretty at all times of year, bringing you back to Abermule via a short walk along the canal.
A lovely short walk with a long and fairly steep climb up to the castle, so enough exercise to get your heart pumping and views that make it all worth it. Dolforwyn Castle is one of my favourite places. I love the well and its arched ceiling. How did they built it, dig it so so long ago? Incidentally, although the castle was built by the Welsh, the English put the well in after turfing the Welsh out! The Castle makes a fantastic picnic spot. When my children were younger I took them up there for snowball fights and Nurf gun battles. Walking north across a couple of fields, onto a lane and then coming back down through an amazing dingle, very pretty at all times of year, bringing you back to Abermule via a short walk along the canal.