It may not visit any summits, but this wiggly circuit around the middle reaches of Cwm Rheidol has plenty of hills. With moss-carpeted oak woods, surprising river gorges and rolling sheep country, this varied route is a great way to get to know a very scenic part of Mid Wales. Basing the day around the touristy village of Pontarfynach (Devil's Bridge) allows for an additional circular detour to view the famous triple bridge over the Mynach gorge, a dramatic visitor attraction that's absolutely worth paying for (do the longer and more expensive of the two options). The nearby Hafod Hotel bar is the obvious place to end up.
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Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 8.33 miles (13.40 km)
Total ascent: 519m
Time: 1:45 – 2:30 hours (Trail running);
4 – 4:30 hours (Walking)
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Additional Information
Start/Finish:Pontarfynach (Devil's Bridge), SN741770
Nearest town:
Aberystwyth
Terrain:
Plenty of variety, and not all of it easy terrain to move fast on if you're running. Steep woodland paths - rocky in places, muddy in others; vague rights of way across open pasture; some farm and forest tracks; some road walking.
Public transport:
Vale of Rheidol Railway - a touristy steam train, but also a practical way to get there from Aberystwyth (timetable limited)
Maps:
OS Explorer 213 (1:25,000), OS Landranger 135 (1:50,000), OS Landranger 147 (1:50,000)
Accommodation:
Hafod Hotel
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Tourist info:
Aberystwyth (01970 612125); Borth (01970 871 174); Llanidloes (01686 412 855)
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