TWF2025-233 Bwlch Three Peaks (Saturday)
Walk #6 grading: 3 Boot
From Buckland Hill we descend through Bwlch and we follow a path up onto an ancient ridge path along Cefn Moel with fine views of the Black Mountains, the Usk Valley and Llangorse Lake. We descend back to Cathedine and to visit the ruins of 13th century Castell Blaenllynfi. Our route then takes up an old Roman route up Allt yr Esgair whose summit is crowned by a bronze-age burial cairn and an iron-age camp. Some of the finest views of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) can be enjoyed from this summit before we descend to the wooded slopes of the Allt, passing the ruin of enigmatic hunting lodge. Our route then takes us to Buckland Hill and the place where Tolkien holidayed and drew inspiration from the place names and landscapes for his books. We climb on a forestry track and then on to enjoy views down the Usk valley from our final peak on Buckland Hill before descending back to the starting point.
Sponsored by The Star Bunkhouse , Glanpant and Winnie's Hayloft
Maximum walking group size is 16 (+ leaders)
Walk #6 grading: 3 Boot
From Buckland Hill we descend through Bwlch and we follow a path up onto an ancient ridge path along Cefn Moel with fine views of the Black Mountains, the Usk Valley and Llangorse Lake. We descend back to Cathedine and to visit the ruins of 13th century Castell Blaenllynfi. Our route then takes up an old Roman route up Allt yr Esgair whose summit is crowned by a bronze-age burial cairn and an iron-age camp. Some of the finest views of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) can be enjoyed from this summit before we descend to the wooded slopes of the Allt, passing the ruin of enigmatic hunting lodge. Our route then takes us to Buckland Hill and the place where Tolkien holidayed and drew inspiration from the place names and landscapes for his books. We climb on a forestry track and then on to enjoy views down the Usk valley from our final peak on Buckland Hill before descending back to the starting point.
Sponsored by The Star Bunkhouse , Glanpant and Winnie's Hayloft
Maximum walking group size is 16 (+ leaders)
Walk #6 grading: 3 Boot
From Buckland Hill we descend through Bwlch and we follow a path up onto an ancient ridge path along Cefn Moel with fine views of the Black Mountains, the Usk Valley and Llangorse Lake. We descend back to Cathedine and to visit the ruins of 13th century Castell Blaenllynfi. Our route then takes up an old Roman route up Allt yr Esgair whose summit is crowned by a bronze-age burial cairn and an iron-age camp. Some of the finest views of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) can be enjoyed from this summit before we descend to the wooded slopes of the Allt, passing the ruin of enigmatic hunting lodge. Our route then takes us to Buckland Hill and the place where Tolkien holidayed and drew inspiration from the place names and landscapes for his books. We climb on a forestry track and then on to enjoy views down the Usk valley from our final peak on Buckland Hill before descending back to the starting point.
Sponsored by The Star Bunkhouse , Glanpant and Winnie's Hayloft
Maximum walking group size is 16 (+ leaders)
Starting Point: Bwlch Aire (Buckland Hill), LD3 7HX
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Start Time: 10.00
End Time: 17.30
Time: 7.5 hrs
Distance: 16.2 km / 10.1 miles
Ascent: 620 m / 2034 ft
Leaders: Emma Harrison & Mark Davis
Packed Lunch: Bring Your Own
Parking: Free, camping field parking off Buckland Hill (Composting toilet available next to parking area in camping field)
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Walk Leaders: Mark Davis & Emma Harrison
