The Dragon & the Whale

Sat 29th Mar 2025

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Wales / Black Mountains
Local Group
South Wales
Distance
19ml.
Start Time
09:00
Route
The Dinas Castle Inn (formerly the Dragon’s Back Inn) walkers c.p, Pengenffordd, LD3 0EP. £5 for the day - paid via the honesty box

Circular route heading out up the Dragon’s back & returning over Waun Fach (with a ridge, a down & a big up in between). Quite a lot of ascent for the distance & great views if the weather allows. The walk includes two major ups, both are quite big pulls as the total ascent for the walk is 4000ft

General Notes
Car park a good size, but please car share if you can
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