Cerdded o gwmpas
Ceri yn Powys and Shropshire
Walks Around Kerry
in Powys and Shropshire
The Forest Bed and Breakfast is fortunate to be located
close to some of the best walking in The Marches close to the
Welsh and English borders of Powys and Shropshire, Mid Wales.
These are the forgotten lands, at the back of beyond. Rural
unspoilt, sparsely populated and eternally peaceful, they
await discovery. Overshadowed by Snowdonia to the north and
the Brecon Beacons to the south, Mid Wales is a 'green
desert'. The Marches is a tranquil borderland fought over for
centuries with a unique charm of its own.
There are many walks which can be enjoyed in the area and
here are a small selection of the most well known close to The
Forest B&B accommodation. Details and maps are available
at the bed and breakfast and we can often give advice although
we can't promise to have walked them all.
Kerry Ridgeway Walk
 A gentle 15 mile route through the hills of the central
Welsh Marches, walking through history from the Stone Age,
via the Bronze and Iron Ages, to a Norman motte and bailey
high above Bishop's Castle. The Kerry Ridgeway never dips
below 1,000 ft above sea level, resulting in remarkable views
in all directions. The ancient highway forges a track through
heather moors, woodlands and heaths. The Forest is on
its doorstep; drop off or pick up at its end at Bishops castle
can be arranged.
Offa's Dyke
 The dyke, now
designated as the Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail, makes a
dramatic crossing of Wales from south to north. It follows
loosely the line of King Offa of Mercia’s original ditch and,
in doing so, also follows loosely the line of the official
border between the England and Wales. Offa's Dyke is one of the most remarkable
structures in Britain. Offa's intention was to provide Mercia with a
ell-defined boundary from Prestatyn to Chepstow, a distance of
240 kilometres. Natural barriers were utilized where that was
practicable; where it was not, an earth embankment was built
which in places still stands to a height of two and a half
meters and which is, with its ditch, up to twenty meters
width.
Hafren Forest - Rhyd-y-benwch
The Forest takes its name from Afon Hafren (River Severn) which rises in a deep,
blanket-peat bog, 800m outside its boundary, high above, on the slopes of Pumlumon.
Almost immediately it begins its long journey to the Bristol Channel, passing first
through woodlands of pine and spruce. It is possible to walk to
Plynlimon, the Source of the Severn
from Hafren Forest. The Severn Way, Britain's longest riverside walk, begins at the Source.
The attractive nearby market town of Llanidloes acts as a base for Hafren Forest, Llyn Clywedog and many other visitor attractions.
Abbeycwmhir
 Abbeycwmhir is a village situated in
amongst the Cambrian mountains in the old county of
Radnorshire, steeped in history and natural beauty. A 10.5km
walk starts from the village pub, strikes north along forest
paths and follows back in the company of Glyndwrs Way to
return down forest tracks to the old cistercian abbey ruins.
Glyndwr's Way
 Glyndwr's way is another National
Trail providing a superb walking experience. Its name derives
from the 15th century folk hero Owain Glyndwr who won battles
close to the route and held a Welsh parliament in Machynelleth.
Glyndwrs Way begins in Knighton, goes through the Radnorshire
Hills to Abbeycwmhir, north towards Llanidoes. up to the
highest point near Foel Fadian then down to Machynelleth. It
touches Lake Vyrnwy before wending its way towards the finish
beside the Montgomery Canal in Welshpool.
Around Llanidloes
 There are over thirty separate circular and linear routes
around the town which are clearly way-marked and signposted. They link Llanidloes
with the pretty villages of Llangurig, Llandinam and Trefeglwys and
range from just a few miles to a good day's walk. The national trails of Glyndwr's
Way and the Severn Way also pass through Llanidloes.
There are also walks around Llyn Clywedog and through Hafren Forest.
The Sarn Sabrina and Semi-Sabrina Walks take place in May every year and offer
you the chance to walk with Sabrina, the spirit of the River Severn up to the
source of the Severn and around the Llyn Clywedog.
Severn Way
 Linking Wales and
England, the 337km (210 miles) waymarked Severn Way is the
longest river walk in Britain, tracing the route of the
Severn, from its source at Plynlimon to the sea at Bristol.
This Newtown to Berriew section of the Severn Way follows the
towpath of the Montgomery Canal.
One of the easier sections of the Severn Way, this route
keeps close to the Montgomery Canal towpath. You can end your
walk at Berriew and take a bus back to Newtown, or continue to
Welshpool and catch the train.
Address: The Forest, Kerry, Newtown, SY16 4DW
Email: info@theforestkerry.co.uk
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