Area: Powys

'Ann Griffiths (1776 - 1805) was a Calvinistic Methodist hymn writer who lived the majority of her life in Dolanog, near Welshpool. Many people travel to the remote area to visit the places associated with her life and work. This 7 mile walk takes in a variety of landscapes from river valley and gorge through meadow and woodland to forestry plantation and bare hilltop ...The walk is distinguished by its "open bible" on the way marked signs.'

Visit Mid Wales

'Following the River Arrow from its source in the uplands of Powys, descending through Herefordshire hill country via Newchurch to Kington, and finally, through black and white villages of Pembridge and Eardisland to Leominster.'

'Little can match the enjoyment of striding along our open ridges, strolling along our peaceful towpaths or exploring our beautiful, sun-dappled woods. The Brecon Beacons National Park is full of wonderful places, guaranteed to give you a sense of exhilaration and freedom ... Within our park, there are walks for all levels of ability, with varied landscapes to choose from ...'

Brecon Beacons Park Society

'The Brecon Beacons Park Society organises guided walks throughout the year. Non-members welcome.'

Website includes: A selection of walks designed for you by Society Members ... Details of some of the long distance trails in the area ... Details of the Society's navigation courses held throughout the year.

Brecon Beacons Park Society

Brecon Beacons National Park

'Our aim is to make Crickhowell an even better place to walk, stay, eat, drink, shop and to take in our fascinating history and abundant wildlife. Our area is blessed with some of the best walking country in the UK, with historical interest all around and great facilities for visitors, including the annual Crickhowell Walking Festival and excellent hospitality providers. We want to see visitors come and stay in and around Crickhowell, to enjoy and respect our countryside and to come back again and again – you will love your time here, go home refreshed and start planning your next visit!'

Visit Crickhowell

'Takes place around the beginning of March each year and lasts nine days. It consists of a number of guided walks of various grades, all led by local experienced guides.' Usually held Late February - Early March.

'The Crychan Forest and neighbouring Halfway Forest is set in beautiful countryside nestling between the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains. Here miles of waymarked trails take you through tranquil grassy gorges, along old drover’s routes and past cascading waterfalls, taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains of Mid Wales. The Forest is beautifully situated at the gateway of the Cambrian mountains, on the border of the Brecon Beacons National Park ... Access onto the Epynt Way can be made at 3 locations from the waymarked trails in Crychan Forest. This greatly increases the opportunity for exploring the area, the open country of the military ranges provides a contrast to the forest environment.'

Crychan Forest Association

Member of the Ramblers - Powys Area Grouping

'Permissive path which follows the boundary of the Sennybridge Training Area and is available for use at all times by walkers, horse riders and cyclists ... As indicated by the presence of red flags, Sennybridge Defence Training Area (SENTA) is a danger area closed to the public under military by-laws. The Ministry of Defence allows public access to the area by means of the Epynt Way, a permissive bridleway encircling SENTA and normally open to the public at all times, regardless of Red Flag status.'

The Epynt Way Association

'A series of nine leaflets has been published to help you to get more out of Fforest Fawr Geopark. Each Geotrail introduces you to one of the natural and man-made landscapes of this area. Some are easy strolls, others are more physically demanding. There are some that focus on the underlying rocks, others that look at how man has shaped the place.'

'Visit our fabulous flagship nature reserve - the farm time forgot! ... Follow the walking trails through meadows peppered with anthills, look out over the valley with its glorious views and spot a dipper on the River Marteg as it tumbles down through the reserve and over the waterfalls ...'

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust

'An entertaining and informative tour of an outstanding landscape in the north Cambrians, taking in the superb viewpoint of Foel Fadian and the two very different lakes of Glaslyn and Bugeilyn.'

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust

'It begins at Knighton on the English border and meanders through the open moorland, rolling farmland, woodland and forest of Mid Wales, through the town of Machynlleth, which was the capital of Wales in 1404, finishing by the Montgomeryshire Canal in Welshpool.'

National Trails

'Hay Tours is about bringing the fascinating stories of Hay's history to life. The people, the places and the landscape from Medieval times right up to the present. Tours are designed to be fun, informative and friendly and take 1-2 hours to complete depending on the route.'

Hay History Group

'Our visitors' centre and well-stocked shop are the ideal places to start your visit. Join a trail through the woodland and birds are soon all around you ...'

RSPB

Lake Vyrnwy Tourism

'The trail takes you around the town to 12 different boards, each board highlighting key buildings and their architectural features. Each board also relates some of the town's history.'

Croeso Network Wales UK

'Here you will find 17 downloadable and printer friendly route descriptions and maps for you to make the most out of walking in Mid Wales.'

Llanidloes Mid Wales - The First Town on the River Severn

'Wales has long been a popular destination for walkers, and with some justification – the rugged peaks of Snowdonia and the majestic Brecon Beacons in particular. But other areas also have plenty to offer. For those walkers with an interest in history and archaeology a series of self-guided walks is being developed to help them explore a range of archaeological sites.'

The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust

'The aims of the walks are to provide a focal point for people who enjoy walking, encourage physical activity, provide a challenge and show off some of the most picturesque countryside surrounding Llanwrtyd Wells.' Usually held Mid September.

'Also called the Brecon and Abergavenny Canal, it runs 42 miles from Brecon to Newport, Gwent. The first 35 miles are navigable.'

Canal & River Trust

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal John Norris | The Mon & Brec Canal Guide

'Montgomery offers some of the best scenery and walks anywhere in the UK and is a great base for exploring mid wales and the English/Wales border regions.'

'The Brecon Beacons National Park offers some of the area's most impressive scenery. Rising 886 metres above sea-level, Pen y Fan is the highest point in southern Britain, offering extensive panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Nestled below Pen y Fan is Cwm Llwch, a circular lake. Nearby, Cwm Gwdi was once a Ministry Of Defence live firing range and training camp.

Don't fancy trekking up the mountain? You could explore Cwm Sere instead. It's an impressive glaciated valley with beautiful waterfalls and pools and Pen y Fan peering overhead.'

National Trust

'This challenging 15-mile linear walk traces a route between the Vyrnwy and Tanat Valleys, trodden in centuries past by pilgrims, quarrymen and drovers. It's an undulating route with long climbs linking the valley floors with huge tracts of open moor-land.'

Visit Mid Wales

Pererindod Melangell [Walking Englishman]

'The Town Trail is intended to give the visitor a taste of this historical and architectural heritage which still exists largely intact, and to introduce the quiet character of this unspoilt and picturesque town.'

Presteigne & Norton

'Powys Ramblers represent members of the Ramblers Association who reside within or close to the county of Powys in Mid Wales. There are now two active groups within the Powys Area: East Radnor, and the Welshpool Group.' Site includes details of a score of 'Walks You Will Enjoy'.

'Based on the Celtic myth of Sabrina, a water nymph said to inhabit the waters of the River Severn, we have created a 25 mile circular route called the Sarn Sabrina and a shorter 12 mile route called the Semi-Sabrina. The Sarn Sabrina Walk is both a one day challenge walking event which held its inaugural walk in 2006, and a trail that can be walked over a number of days for you to savour the beautiful views the route encompasses ... ' Held Late May.

L.L.A.N.I.. Ltd

'A still afternoon over the Brecon Beacons. The Grwyne Fawr river ran dark and noisy after rain under the single arch of Llangenny bridge, the landlady of the Dragon’s Head Inn worked on her flowerbeds in the sunshine, and all seemed right with the little world folded into its valley in the eastern skirts of the mountains. It was a stiff old pull up the hill out of Llangenny ...'

Christopher Somerville Walks

Usually held Early May.

'Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons, at the heart of Wales, is a long established mecca for walkers. Two National Trails, two long distance riverside walks and a number of shorter, but no less beautiful walks, explore the history of this remote and unspoilt area.'

'Runs through pastoral countryside close to the Welsh border between Llanymynech in Powys and Holywell in Flintshire.'

Wat's Dyke Way Association

Member of the Ramblers - Powys Area Grouping

'The Wye Valley Walk is the long distance footpath along the river Wye from its source to the sea. The Wye Walker provides shorter circular walks along the length of the Wye – and is for those of you who want to do some walking in the country near this beautiful river in shorter bursts, as and when you have time.'

The Wye Walker