We are the Mortimer Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Helen L.
This is a lovely walk with far reaching views to the north and along the Black Mountain escarpment above Talgarth. It is graded as a strenuous walk due to the initial steady climb which has a couple of short steep sections. Once on the top it is fairly level walking until we begin our descent. We are starting the walk already quite high up and our main climb is before coffee. There will be plenty of time to stop and enjoy the views as we walk around the top of the escarpment. We then descend the ridge, known as the Dragon’s Back, to Castell Dinas. Our path then follows rough moorland tracks back to our cars. Plenty of layers and waterproofs are essential. It may be slippery on the descent so walking poles would be useful. There may be small streams and mud on the lower ground if there has been much rain. One slightly awkward stile. Please contact the walks leader if you have any questions about this walk.
Bring mid morning Refreshments and packed lunch.
Please dress appropriately for changing conditions. Walking poles will be useful for the descent.
Assistance dogs only.
Car sharing would be useful.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: NUMBERS LIMITED TO 16. If you book and then can’t make it please let the walk leader know asap so that someone else can take your place.
The best way to get to the open access land of Rhos Fach is via Talgarth. Follow the road uphill out of Talgarth passing the church and keeping the old hospital to the right. Take the right hand fork and after 2km you will reach Rhos Fach. Parking on the grass or safely at the side of the road at the far south eastern side of the common avoiding sheep.
