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Painscastle circular - a wild moorland walk with stunning mountain views on a clear day

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Overview

We head north, skirting Llanbedr Hill to Doctor's Pool. Turning west to Rhulen, we take a route round Rhluen Hill south to Cradle Rocks pasing Llan Bwch - llyn Lake to Penllan and back to the car park

Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.7km / 10.4mi
Ascent:
550m / 1804ft
Type:
circular

Lovely open moorland with wonderful views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons on a clear day

Stony paths so poles recommended. Be prepared for muddy, wet paths. 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 15400 47401
Nearest postcode:
LD2 3JJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park on the grassy verge on left hand side of the road heading north out of Painscastle

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