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Llandrindod Wells Mid-week Walkers Programme

2026 Walks in reverse order

Walks:

11-Mar: 10AM New Radnor, The Smatcher & Castle Hill

We will climb to The Smatcher via Smatcher Wood . There is a lovely levelish path with great views to the South on a good day. We skirt round Castle Hill and descend past Molecatcher Wood and Pen Shenkin with views to Harley Dingle and the Whimble.

Start Point:SO 214 607

Conditions:7.25 miles 1217ft of ascent. Bound to be mud and likely to be slippy at times. Mostly farmland and some lane walking.

Leader:Geraldine King 01597 822512

04-Mar: 10AM Around Hay

The start is at the gate at the bottom end of the large carpark in Hay.Note: The charge for parking for 4hrs is now £5.

Start Point:SO 229 421

Conditions:7.0 miles. Very muddy in places, especially on inclines so can be very slipperyThere is only one longish climb up through some woods and there are no stiles. The walk passes through the fields and woods around Hay.It finishes by following The Offa s Dyke Path back into Hay.

Leader:Dave Briggs 01497 842711 07926 261709

25-Feb: 10AM Walking with Glyndwr

Circular walk from Llananno following the Glyndwrs' Way for much of the route. Off road parking in a large layby.

Start Point:S0 09466 74458

Conditions: Conditions: 7 to 8 Miles. Most of the ascent is in the morning mainly on a country lane. We then perambulate along the Glyndwr's Way. This stretch is a wonderful plateau affording great views in all directions. Things get a touch muddy on the way down back to the road. That is a preparation for Muddy Mcmud face after lunch. Gaiters would be a good idea.

Leader:Graham Taylor 07719001655

18-Feb: 10AM Circling Erwood

Starts from Erwood station, crossing the Wye and heading South to Trericket Mill. We then recross the Wye on Llanstephan bridge and return via Ciliau.

Start Point:SO 089 439

Conditions:Just over 6 miles and 1050 feet of ascent. Muddy and slippery in places.

Leader:Peter Loughran 01597 822512

11-Feb: 10AM Fforest fields

Starting from Cregrina village, parking where we did last time at my neighbour s driveway. The walk is on the hills above Cregrina including Llanfraith Hill and Aberedw hill.

Start Point:

What 3 words:proves.aimless.epic

Conditions:7 or less if too we.t Very slippery mud!

Leader:Lesley Sanders 07876 771128

04-Feb: 10AM Elan Valley

Meet at Lost Arc. Parking available. Go through Rhayader towards Elan Valley taking 2nd turn on the right as you go down the hill.

Start Point:SN 200 968679

What 3 words:cubic.goofy.stereos

Conditions:About 7 1/2 Miles. Mixture of minor roads, tracks and public rights of way. Through Farmland and Woodland. Slopes but no real steepness.Excess water in places. Good views!Perhaps we could patronise the Lost Arc afterwards.

Leader:Jill Willey 01597 811373 07594 443459

28-Jan: 10AM Lollipop walk from Ditchyeld Bridge

Nice walk following Offa's Dyke path for much of it.

Start Point:SO 279607

Conditions:7 miles. Long ascent followed by a long steepish descent and a long steep uphill ! Mostly on paths but some road walking. Muddy in places. Beautiful views ! Fingers crossed !

Leader:Gwawr Tuffnell

21-Jan: 10AM Shakey Bridge

Due to the Weather the walk today is postponed but there will be a walk from the Lake to Shakey Bridge for any brave walkers. Meet at the Lake at 10AM

Start Point:

What 3 words:

Conditions:

Leader:Gwawr Tuffnell

14-Jan: 10AM Floodgates Kington

Limited parking at Floodgates on the left hand side of the road as you approach the right hand turn to Kington but some on the opposite side . Around Bradnor and Rushock hills taking in a little of Offas dyke and Mortimer trail.

Start Point:

Conditions:6.5 Miles only 3 stiles.

Leader:Maggie Walker

07-Jan: 10AM Cwm Owen

Park on the grass verge of the B4520 out of Builth

Start Point:map 188 ref 021 445

What 3 words:nozzles.lows.relies

Conditions:Relatively easy walk, mainly across open moorland. It will be boggy in places. Lovely views throughout.

Leader:Cheryl Davies, Janet

































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