Hay Bluff and Cat's Back

East Radnor Group

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Overview

The walk starts with a steep climb up to the trig point on Hay Bluff, continues to Black Hill and then descends Cat's Back. There is a small amount of road walking and then it climbs up through the Olchon Valley, returning to the car park on the Offa's Dyke path.

Saturday, 17 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 15.1km / 9.4mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

I have described the walk as strenuous, but apart from the initial steep climb, it is more moderate. However, it is not advisable to do this walk in poor weather, so if visibility is forecast low, the walk will be cancelled.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 23886 37317
Nearest postcode:: HR3 5RJ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Starting point is the car park at the base of Hay Bluff

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