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Mortimer Group

We are the Mortimer Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Exploring the wild moors above Painscastle. Following well trodden paths and tracks we will start by heading west with beautiful views of the whole length of Bannau Brycheiniog in front of us and the Begwns just across the valley. (In good visibility) This is a figure of eight walk. The first loop will be around 8.5 miles. There is the option of returning to your car or staying on for a further 3 miles to the top of Red Hill. There are no stiles. This is open access land, parts of which are managed for the protection of bird populations and other wildlife.

Saturday, 2 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Bring a packed lunch. Assistance dogs only. Please book. Car sharing would be helpful for lots of reasons.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 14698 48509
Nearest postcode:
LD2 3UY
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Start time:
10:00 am

From Painscastle turn and drive up the road past the Roast Ox public house. This will take you on a small road up onto the open moorland. Keep going until you find a small parking area with an interpretative sign.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking