Event Date: Sun 18 February 2024
Event Time: 08:00
This walk is in the past.
Meeting at the Down's Water Tower at 08.00 with the aim of leaving 08.10 latest, once car shares are organised. The car park only has about 7 spaces, which is why we are starting so early.
This will be a 18.7 km/11.6 mile walk in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, with 869m ascent, including 4 peaks. I estimate it should take 5-6 hours including breaks. It is a harder 2 boot. Please bring warm clothing and full waterproofs including waterproof hiking boots, as I anticipate it will be very wet under foot.
The walk ascends steeply from the car park through woodland to Deri Allt (367m), before walking along the hill tops at a more gentle incline, with a further steep ascent to the top of Sugar Loaf (596m) with panoramic views. We'll then descend into a river valley (wet under foot!) where we will stop for lunch. The route then curves back around, with sections on quiet roads, before ascending back up to Mynydd Llanwenarth (410m) and back along the hill tops to Rholben (338m) before descending back down to the carpark. Optional pub stop in Abergavenny before heading home.
Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.
Group:
Joint
Walk Leader:
Will M.
Walk Grade:
2 Boot
Walk Length: 18.7 km/11.6 miles
(5-6 hours)
Date: Sun 18 Feb 2024
Meet:
08:00 at
The Watertower (Clifton)
If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.
Route: uploaded by walk leader: