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A walk around the upper Edw Valley near Hundred House, with 3 ascents. Some nice old tracks, and superb views from the hills on a clear day.

We are the Powys Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Circular walk from Cwmdeuddwr (Rhayader) via Maen-serth, Crugyn Ci and the Elan Valley Trail. This walk combines the best of both worlds, heading up over the hills to start with and returning along the gentle Valley Trail.

Although this walk is graded moderate it covers a lot of rough open moorland and can feel very remote and exposed, especially at this time of year. After crossing Black Brook we will follow the track around Fron Hill before beginning a fairly long climb through fields onto the moors above Harley Dingle. We will have fantastic views to the south and east, weather permitting. There will be a few narrow paths and short steep descents which will be slippery and require care. Once we get above Davy Morgan’s Dingle the ground is rough and wet in places and, although our paths are fairly obvious, there can be a lot of standing water if it has been raining. Our views will now be to the north and west before we make a welcome return to the woods. We will finish our walk with a visit to the waterfall. 

A three day all inclusive walking break at Elan Valley Lodge, with three days of walking in and around the scenic Elan Valley. Two different grades of walk available each day. 

This event is now fully booked.

We are planning a weekend walking break in the Elan Valley in October 2026. The break will stay at the Elan Valley Lodge; this is a Victorian building that has been extensively adapted and renovated to offer excellent en-suite accommodation for up to 36 people, fantastic food and a warm welcome at the end of your walks with afternoon tea and homemade cakes.

The Elan Estate was formed over 100 years ago with the building of a series of spectacular reservoirs. Most of the 73 square miles is protected by EC and UK conservation directives with much of it designated as sites of special scientific interest. This creates an unrivalled walker’s paradise, a haven for wildlife in a beautiful setting away from the crowds.

The Lodge has  a wide range of walks ranging from 4 to 12 miles or more, most include hills but nothing massive and they undertake to always take them slow and steady. If we can get more than 25 members attending we will have two guides and have exclusive use of the Lodge. The Lodge also provide safe routes for shorter self guided walks for any of the group that would prefer a more gentle option. We will discuss the options with the Lodge before we go to agree a walking programme that will attempt to satisfy everyone who goes and to make sure that the walks suit the needs of the club. The terrain is very varied with lakes, woodland, mountain and moors.

The weekend break will include:

3 nights’ bed and full breakfast in 12 twin en-suite, 2 single en-suite and 10 single rooms with shared en-suite facilities (2 bedrooms share 1 shower room).

Three days packed lunches with a wide selection of sandwich fillings.

Three course evening meals.

Tea and coffee throughout your stay with home made cake each afternoon.

Licensed honesty bar with selection of wines and beers.

Local guide who will plan the walks to suit your party and the weather conditions.

Three nights including three days walking £370 per person

Based on the response we have made a provisional booking that is going to be held for three weeks. To confirm the booking we will need a £30 per person non-refundable deposit, the balance is then payable before our stay. If anyone drops out we are welcome to refill their place and transfer the deposit. If this is not possible their deposit is forfeited.

Cycling

The Elan Valley has an extensive network of bridleways and rideable trails which which allow cyclists to ride the trails in a beautiful setting away from the crowds. The lodge has bike washing facilities and there are maps showing the area. If a group member wanted to bring a suitable bike they would be welcome to do so. They would be responsible for organising their own rides and maintenance (although there are facilities in the village and the Lodge have said they would advise).

Bird Watching

The Elan Valley Lodge backs directly onto the RSPB’s Carngafallt Nature Reserve. This is an area of ancient wood pasture with veteran trees and oak-dominated Celtic rainforest, rising through hay meadows and other grassland habitats to the upland heath and moor.

We'll be climbing up towards Castle Hill to pick up a lovely bridleway with great views to the South.  Our route then takes us up The Smatcher before descending through Smatcher Wood. Some lovely views towards Harley Dingle & the Whimble. Our return will be via Water Break Its Neck - an optional visit to see the waterfall, before returning to the cars.

A circular walk in the lower Edw valley, with two climbs and good views to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons to the South.

We follow tracks across the moor, linking with a road, path and byway around Red Hill. We then follow paths to the track leading across Llanbedr Hill back to the car park.

We are the East Radnor Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

 We will head off down the road from the church and join a footpath with a warming climb, ideal for winter walks. Then continuing up the side of Ack Wood to Newhouse Farm and eventually dropping down to Ffoesidoes farm and on to Cwm Mawr. We’ll then climb up to, and then walk along, Glastir Forest tracks, gradually climbing beyond Rhiw Lawr to our highest point, and lunch. We’ll eventually follow a track via Cascob Farm down to Twiscob. We shall then descend to Cascob on the lane.

The steeper climbs are in the earlier stages and we will have completed the climbing by lunchtime. 

Only livestock encountered were sheep.

This challenging walk visits the lonely top of Drygarn Fawr in the wild hills of Elenydd, where the summit is capped with two huge cairns. This is a walk for a fine day - the high moors are rough and boggy with some indistinct paths

A circular route from Felindre along part of Glyndwr’s Way, this moorland walk takes in Black Mountain and the Beacon Hill reserve.

A fairly hilly circular walk on the English/Welsh border, a good portion of which is on Offa's Dyke Path. We begin with a steady climb along Hergest Ridge, where we are soon rewarded with panoramic views. Upon reaching Whet Stone and skirting the old race course we turn off to walk around Hanter Hill and along the edge of Worsell Woods. Having carefully crossed the A44, we come upon the ancient Stanner Rocks and nature reserve. A few moments are well spent reading about this fascinating place, its history and the rare species which live there. We then have a steep climb before lunch, which we will take looking over towards Bradnor Hill and the surrounding Herefordshire countryside. It is then on through a couple of fields to pick up the Offa's Dyke Path, which leads up back to the A44. On our way we cross over the first hole of Kington golf course, the highest course in England. Once safely over the road again, old back lanes return us to Hergest Croft, where a lovely tea awaits those who choose to stay. The route, which is approximately 9.8 miles in length and designated as 'moderate', does include some sections which are liable to increase heart rates, especially the climb around Stanner Rocks.

A special quality of remoteness characterises this area – the landscape largely a mix of upland plateaux and narrow valleys, where you can walk all day and not meet a soul. This route should whet your appetite.

We climb up Bradnor and Rushock hills for abot 2 1/2 miles following the Offa's Dyke footpath with some good views. We then drop down a bit and follow the contour around Herrock Hill. Another short ascent around the other side of Bradnor Hill and a pleasent walk through Bradnor Wood and across some fields bring us back to the start.

The market town of Kington nestles below high open hills and the glorious scenery represents the best of the Welsh Borders. Two breezy tops rise to the north and can be linked by a section of Offa’s Dyke Path before returning via sheltered valleys

Offa's Dyke 7 Kington to Knighton,Meet at: Bowling Green Lane Car Park, Knighton (LD7 1DJ - joystick.shunning.pony) to catch the 9:11am Bus to Kington.,Starting from Mill Street car Park, Kington (HR5 3UE -budding.bedspread.foot) the path takes to Bradnor Green, Rushock Hill, Lower Harpton, Burfa Bank, Evenjobb, Dolley Old Bridge, Hawthorn Hill, Knighton Golf Club and finishing at the Car Park in Knighton. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

An easy going linear walk along a section of The Kerry Ridgeway, passing through woods, following quiet country lanes and crossing sheep-clipped pastures and bilberry heaths. Excellent views to be had on a clear day.

Peaceful field paths lead to the beautiful little villages of Huntington and Gladestry. The return route follows a spectacular stretch of the Offa's Dyke National Trail over the Hergest Ridge with amazing views in all directions.

A pleasant short walk following some peaceful footpaths and lanes, typical of the area, along a stretch of the Herefordshire Trail and over Ashmoor hill to the south of this little border town.

Circular walk from Hay Bridge, along the River Wye, returning via Clyro. This leisurely walk takes in some wonderful views of the Wye Valley and the historic village of Clyro. Unsurfaced footpaths, roadsides and tracks with numerous stiles and gates.

Offa's Dyke Path 6 from Hay-on-Wye to Kington, meeting at Mill Street Car Park, Kington (HR5 3UE- budding.bedspread.foot) at 9:30am to car share to Hay-on-Wye. Booking required to work out the logistics. A lot of up and down along the path means 17 miles worth of effort should be expected. We shall leave Hay-on-Wye crossing the river and heading for Bettws Dingle, Newchurch, Gladestry, Hergest Ridge and finishing at Kington. If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

With the possibility of the first green shoots of spring, join us for a walk in the woods, crossing the Hindwell Brook to pass through two painfully picturesque hamlets and an ancient farmhouse.  A herd of gentle Jersey cows may be seen on one small stretch.  Nash Woods are a delight at any time of year but this very early spring could be wet, frosty or a glorious sunny day.  There is a stunning view from the top of the wood, whatever the weather.

After the walk, join us for a hot drink at the Workhouse Cafe in Presteigne - interesting things to browse and buy as well!

A route linking ancient trackways that cross the hills on the Welsh border south of Kerry. The area can be bleak in bad weather but on a clear day there are breath-taking views over much of central Wales. Watch out for red kites circling above.

Preliminary Information - Details will be available about 1 week before the walk

A circular walk through the beautiful, undulating landscape of North West Herefordshire, featuring pools and rivers, trees and birds and a relic of the steam age

This is one of the largest parishes in Herefordshire. First mentioned in the Domesday Book 1086 as Lenehalle, it appears that it was already a reasonably substantial Saxon settlement. It occupied an important strategic site on the Welsh borders.

An easy circular walk through farmland with interesting features and good views of the Herefordshire countryside. Starts and ends in the village of Eardisley. Grid Ref. SO 310 496.

This will be the walk originally planned for 8th Mar

Preliminary Information - Details will be available about 1 week before the walk