WALK 56 - Aberedw rolling ridges above the Edw valley - Friday 14th March

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WALK DETAILS

Meeting Point: Aberedw

Grid Ref: SO 079 473

What3Words: nights.resists.masterful

Time: 09:30 to 16:30

Distance: 12.7 miles ( 20.3 km )

Ascent: 1962 ft ( 598 m )

Leader: Martyn Jones     

Starting in Aberedw the walk follows the quiet road towards Pentre-moel. After crossing the River Edw, we will take a brief diversion onto a trail through the forest to discover Llywelyn’s Cave, where Llywelyn ap Gruffydd spent his final night as the last sovereign Prince of Wales before going head to head with Edward I at Battle of Orewin Bridge in 1282.
Returning to the road we continue to climb onto the ridge to Llandeilo Hill. The gentle ridge walk follows well-marked paths crossing hills covered in heather and pockmarked by numerous pools and ponds. Close to the top of Llandeilo Hill is Twm Tobacco's Grave, variously considered a much-loved pedlar or alternatively a hanged felon, depending on who's telling the tale. Weather permitting, there are great views southwards to the Brecon Beacons and south-east to the Black Mountains.
We continue along the ridge and then descend to cross the river Edw at Llandedw before climbing up a valley and onto the ridge of Aberedw Hill. The trail crosses gentle heather covered hills with views down to Builth Wells. The descent is through field and woodland to Trevaughan finishing back in the centre of Aberedw.

DIRECTIONS TO START

Allow 45 minutes from CRiC. Take the A40 towards Brecon and after 2 miles turn right onto A479, signposted Talgarth. Carry on for another 10 miles to a roundabout.Turn right and stay on the A479 towards Builth Wells. Drive7.5 miles through Erwood with the River Wye on your right, and shortly after passing the Wheelwright Arms on your left, take a right turn on the B4567 signposted Aberedw. Cross the River Wye and then follow the road through a sharp right and then left bend, afer which it runs along the other side of the Wye. After 2.9 miles turn right into Aberedw, you will see a sign to the Seven Stars Pub. Parking wil be on the road before the pub.