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Ross-on-Wye Group

We are the Ross-on-Wye Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

A special Thursday walk to welcome in the New Year. From Hay-on-Wye main car park we will steadily climb through farmland and tracks pausing to view the ancient Neolithic dolmen near Penyrwrlodd and for a coffee break aside the peaceful Cilonw Brook. The walk then continues up the valley of the delightful Digedi Brook emerging onto open moorland to take the Three Rivers Ride path and lunch at Ffynnon Beacon. Stunning views into Wales and along the eastern Black Mountains are on offer, naturally weather dependent though. The descent back to Hay-on-Wye will probably be muddy and somewhat challenging in places, but well worth it.

Thursday, 1 January 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
518.2m / 1700ft
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch and sorry no dogs.

For those wishing to car share, we will be leaving Wilton Road Car Park, Ross-on-Wye at 08.10am

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 22942 42140
Nearest postcode:
HR3 5BT
what3words:
dripping.outlawing.tastings
Start time:
9:30 am

Main car park, Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye (lower end). Car Park is fee paying (Cash and card).

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