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Overview

A moderate walk 5.25 mile walk over undulating fields and woodland through some of the gates and stiles recently installed by the P3 group. Around 700ft of ascent in manageable sections with good views of Breiddens, and Berwyns as well as the nearby Candy Valley.

*Important. Parking is limited at Rhydycroesau village hall so car sharing is vital. Please use the meeting point if you can. 

Thursday, 9 October 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
213.4m / 700ft
Type:
circular

Zone A.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 30027 28670
Nearest postcode:
SY11 4QA
what3words:
manifests.umpires.nervy
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Morrison’s car park, at the far end.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 24191 30785
Nearest postcode:
SY10 7PS
what3words:
regaining.purified.meant
Start time:
10:30 am

Rhydycroesau Village Hall (donation welcome).

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE