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Mortimer Group

We are the Mortimer Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

We start a long climb through fields out of Rhydspence and on to Crowther's Pool followed by Caeau before turning towards Dolbedwyn and on to Gylfach yr heol. We then head down to The Bush and on to Pen y Brilley. Then up to Pentregrove and Bridge Court. We will then either return via Lower Bridge Court or descend immediately on the road back to Rhydspence depending on how we feel (and the time).

Saturday, 26 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are a number of stiles and livestock at the time of recce-ing (mid March). 

It was also muddy with some boggy bits.

There is one fallen tree which makes using the nearby stile difficult.

If you would like to join this walk. please book a place with the leader, if you are unable to attend, pleases cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. If you turn up without booking we may have to turn you away.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Car sharing is encouraged to minimise car parking, fuel costs and carbon footprint.

Assistance dogs only.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 24544 47364
Nearest postcode:
HR3 6EU
what3words:
crackles.powder.sharpens
Start time:
10:00 am

Off the A438 road to Hay after Whitney on Wye. Parking near the Rhydspence Inn. On road parking please (free). Exp 201

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking