On Long Mountain from Forden to Beacon Ring
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Walk directions
From The Cock Hotel, take the B4388 (directly opposite, signed to Leighton) north through Forden, turning off at the edge of the village along a lane on the right, signed to Trelystan and Long Mountain. The lane bends left beyond the houses to climb uphill on what is the course of Offa’s Dyke. It is also the point at which you join the Offa’s Dyke Path.
Turn left when you get to the green Offa’s Dyke Path sign to follow the right of two tracks. This passes the lodge house and goes into Green Wood, which is part of the expansive Leighton Estate. The path, still following the line of Offa’s Dyke, climbs steadily on the forest track. At a junction bear left. The track levels now as you pass through Pole Plantation.
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Terrain
- Forestry tracks, woodland paths and country lanes
Landscape
- Forested hillside, quiet lanes
Dog friendliness
- Dogs can run free in the forest
Parking
- Roadside parking in Forden village (off the main road on B4388)
Toilets en route
- None on route
About the walk
The 5-mile (8km) Long Mountain ridge looks down on the plains of England and the snaking valley of the Severn. It’s not a shapely ridge but does have miles of fascinating woodland footpaths and airy views of the green fields of England and the rolling hills of Wales. Although the route...
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About the area
The largest unitary authority in Wales, Powys covers an area of approximately 2,000 square miles. Much of that is mountainous because it actually has the lowest population density of all the Welsh counties.
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Guest Accommodation
Rorrington Hall
- Rooms 3
- Free TV
- Wifi
- Open parking
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