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Overview

Local Grade A.  Contact leader Claire mob 07973 847908

Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
21.7km / 13.5mi
Ascent:
777.2m / 2550ft
Type:
circular

Local Grade: A We will head south and pick up the Beacons Way, before a steep climb up to the western edge of Pen Cerrig Calch. From there we'll head north along the ridges, to the saddle after Mynydd Llysiau, then begin our descent towards Waun Fach, and along the Rhiangoll valley back to Cwmdu. There will be spectacular views if the weather is kind!

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 17969 23732
Nearest postcode:
NP8 1RW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park at Cwmdu village hall, Powys.

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