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.
The Irish Government today announced the creation of a new National Park, the country's eighth. Located on the Dingle Peninsula, Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí includes the rugged Conor Pass, the unique island of Sceilg Mhichíl, and Mount Brandon, one of...
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