Cambrian Way day 19: Dyffryn Castell to Dylife

Cambrian Way day 19: Dyffryn Castell to Dylife

A very taxing 12 mile walk in the rain on boggy ground, following the Cambrian Way  in Powys from Dyffryn Castell to Dylife via Plynlimon. Not a lot of fun. Date walked: 23rd October 2017 Distance: 12.6 miles according to the guide book Maps used: OS Explorer 213:...
Boots – again

Boots – again

  My last post about boots was nearly two years ago. I know what you are asking – why has he taken so long to update us on this very vital piece of kit? The answer is quite simple. I have been very happy with what I have had.  But then I got offered a pair...
Cambrian Way day 18: Cwmystwyth to Dyffryn Castell

Cambrian Way day 18: Cwmystwyth to Dyffryn Castell

A  relatively gentle walk  followed by a dramatic crossing of the Rheidol river at Devil’s Bridge – rather spoiled in the second half of the day by a very painful knee. Date walked: March 28th  2017 Distance: around 12 miles Map used: OS Explorer 187...
Cambrian Way day 17: Pontrhydfendigaid to Cwmystwyth

Cambrian Way day 17: Pontrhydfendigaid to Cwmystwyth

A gentle walk by the remains of the Cistercian monastery at Strata Florida followed by crossing some wild moorland at the edge of the Elan Valley. Date walked: March 27th  2017 Distance: around 11 miles Map used: OS Explorer 187 – Llandovery and OS Explorer 213-...
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