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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 linear walk, with bus ride, in the Black Mountains.

We will assemble in the large free car park in Talgarth High Street at 09.00hrs and take a short walk to the bus stop in Bronllys Road to meet the 09.26hrs T14 bus to Hay-on-Wye (sorry, Herefordshire Concessionary Bus Passes are not valid).

After the excitement of the bus ride, we will then take the steep ascent from Hay-on-Wye following Offa's Dyke Path onto Hay Bluff with a morning break on the way. Weather permitting, of course, there will then be panoramic views of the National Park, the Wye Valley and westwards into Wales as we ascend Twmpa and Rhos Dirion with a lunch break on the way. The sometimes steep descent back into Talgarth is via Rhos Fach Common and very quiet roads.

 

Saturday, 18 October 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:45 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.2km / 11.9mi
Ascent:
868.7m / 2850ft
Type:
linear

Given the bus travel, the group will be limited to 15 walkers.

Sorry, no dogs please.

Please bring plenty of warm clothing, a packed lunch and refreshments.

For walkers wishing to car share, please plan to leave Wilton Road car park at 07.45 hours latest.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 15292 33699
Nearest postcode:
LD3 0PG
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Start time:
9:00 am

Talgarth free car park

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 15291 33698
Nearest postcode:
LD3 0PG
what3words:
cute.dorm.disbanded
Estimated finish time:
4:45 pm

Back in Talgarth free car park

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