Group Walk

Wales / Powys

Marches

16ml.

09:00

Rodney's Pillar Carpark. Just off Criggion Lane, Criggion, nearest post code is SY5 9AZ Map grid reference: SJ29595 15072. What3words///dabble.stilted.amending

16 miles with 3800ft climbing. Please bring enough food and drink as I am estimating a 4pm finish. There will be two official stops for a coffee break and lunch

This is the perfect time of year to be viewing the beautiful golden browns and reds of the Breidden Hills as we begin autumn. These hills are the home to two long standing monuments, Rodney's Pillar and the less visited Romany Chell Memorial also known as the Gypsy monument. There will be a brief history account at each and photo opportunities.The terrain is varied. We commence and end the walk on an easy stony path but some of the footpaths maybe muddy and a little slippy. There is a short difficult steep and unavoidable climb up to Moel y Golfa to visit the gypsy monument so I highly recommend walking poles and footwear with a good tread. Just after the climb are a few rocks to scramble over. These are not at all difficult as there are ample hand and feet holds but care must be taken. Please don't let this small section put you off. It's all on marked paths. As well as good boots please bring rain gear just in case

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