Event Date: Sun 1 October 2023
Event Time: 08:45
This walk is in the past.
A fantastic circular walk in The Black Mountains that takes in some excellent ridge-top walking on the Wales/England border with fine views – hopefully!
We start at the Black Hill picnic site and head up on the Black Hill summit, and then follow the ridge north-west to Hay Bluff. We then head towards Lord Hereford’s Knob (stop giggling at the back!), and then south-east over Darren Lwyd with hopefully great views down the Vale of Ewyas. We then have a steep, tricky descent down in to Capel-y-ffin. From here we have a steep climb up and over in to the Olchon Valley and back to the picnic site.
Despite being only 12.5-miles, I have graded this as a 3-Boot due to steep and tricky terrain in places. It can be slippery in places, especially after rain.
Sturdy footwear with ankle support required.
Please bring plenty of food and water, sun cream & sun hat (I’m being optimistic!), plus warm layers & waterproofs (in case my optimism is thwarted).
If the weather’s looking dire, I will probably reschedule.
The car park is popular and isn’t huge, so efficient car-sharing required.
Please let me know in advance if you’re coming so I can get an idea of numbers.
Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.
Group:
Joint
Walk Leader:
Rob M.
Walk Grade:
3 Boot
Walk Length: 12.5 miles
(6-7 hours)
Date: Sun 01 Oct 2023
Meet:
08:45 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.
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