Cancelled due to forecast high temperatures and exposed route
We are the Lower Wye Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Start time 09.30hrs.
This is a stunning walk up the Dragons back to Waun Fach, the highest point in the Black Mountains. We start by going up Dinas Castle mound before taking the steep ascent up to the plateau where after a short distance we will reach Waun Fach. If the weather is with us the views are spectacular all the way up. Even on a good day there is generally a stiff breeze on the top so you may need to bring some warm clothes even if it is full sunshine at the bottom. The descent is pleasant but steep in places.
There will be coffee & lunch breaks (packed lunch required, plus extra water) along with short breaks to catch your breath and take on some fluid.
Strenuous
The walk has a long steep ascent right from the beginning. The descent is steep in parts but the path is well used as this is a popular walk. Only a couple of stiles on the walk.
Small car park near to the Dinas Castle Inn on the A479, there is a small charge. Driving instructions to the start point from Chepstow. The journey from Chepstow is approximately 1hr. Head towards Usk on B4235. Take A449 to Raglan then A40 past Abergavenny and on to Penyarth, just beyond Crickhowell. Branch off right onto the A479. The car park is on the right-hand side just past Dinas Castle Inn.
