HISTORIC LLANDINAM LLANDINAM Walk

8. As you approach the main road the stile is to the left of a locked gate. Take extra care beside the A470. Cross the road and head NE A scenic, circular walk from to the left towards the caravan park and railway crossing. Llandinam to Caersws taking in views along the beautiful River 9. Take the lane beside the railway SE Severn Valley following its gradual climb to Cwnllwydion David Davies, a Welsh entrepreneur and MP, then a steeper climb to the bridle path on built the bridge over the Severn here in the sharp bend. To your left are the remains Llandinam. He was also involved in the of a motte and bailey castle. Newtown - Llanidloes Railway. He built many other roads, bridges and railways. He owned collieries in the Rhondda and 10. Take the bridleway contouring the tree subsequently built Barry Docks to distribute line as you pass in front of Y Pant and pond. his coal. Take the driveway up and out, go straight across the crossroads, uphill. You will have Built in 1864, Broneirion is a Grade II listed great views of the valley with a range of building and was originally the home of flora and fauna in the woods. David Davies. It is now the Welsh headquarters for Girlguiding Cymru. 11. Shortly after the bungalow on your right, keep right and follow the path to Llandinam is overlooked by the Iron Age hill Cobblers Gate. You can choose to cross the fort at Cefn Carnedd, has won best kept stream via the bridge or stepping on the village and Beautiful Britain in Bloom stones. village several times over the years.

12. Drop down the lane into Llandinam village. You pass the old forge and Grade II This walk is one of a series of listed village hall built by David Davies at the trails developed by bottom. Just off to the right is St. Llonio’s Girlguiding Montgomeryshire church which incorporates stone from the as part of a wellbeing Roman fort at Caersws. initiative to get outdoors and enjoy nature. 13. Turn left at the post box in the wall and The walk promotes our varied and beautiful use the crossing to head back to the car countryside in peaceful surroundings. Look park. out for other trails from Girlguiding units around the county.

Please keep dogs on leads and leave gates as you find them. More walking trails, including Welsh • 7.3 miles ( 11.8 km) language versions, can be found at • Difficulty: Moderate www.girlguidingmontgomeryshire.org.uk • Approx 4 hours 3. The Severn Way is waymarked. Continue along the lane, passing the water works and through the farm yard, bear right to contour along the edge of the hillside for about 2km. Above you to the left is the Cefn Carnedd hillfort. Join the track past Carnedd to lead to the lane. There is a bench here to enjoy the view.

4. Turn right and follow the lane onto the B4569 for ¾ km.

DIRECTIONS 5. Use the path to go over the railway line, SatNav Start Postcode: SY17 5EL pause to look at the information and the site Free parking at Llandinam village car park, of a Roman Fort. opposite the war memorial. 6. Turn right and walk through the village, Difficulty: Moderate. We recommend passing the butcher, the Spar, public toilets walking boots for off-road hill walk. Please and The Unicorn. There are plenty of places take extra care when crossing the A470 to have a pub lunch or picnic. Please take road. care going over the narrow bridge as there is no dedicated footpath.

WALK DESCRIPTION 7. After the bridge take the footpath into Nestling in the heart of Wales, this the Football Club, going under the railway line. Bear left on the footpath, over the stile Llandinam-Caersws circular walk gives you START and walk along the old railway track time to explore the farming countryside embankment. and wildlife. It is a beautiful walk with 1. Walk north along the path from the car scenic views of the River Severn in its park passing the pub; the path narrows for a valley, through lanes steeped in history. short stretch. You can see the River Severn From philanthropist David Davies' bridge, over the wall. past Broneirion and along the valley in the shadow of an iron age hillfort into Caersws, 2. At the statue of David Davies turn left it is full of Roman remains, including the over the River Severn via the bridge he built. site of an old fort and the legacy of Roman You will also cross over the old railway lines roads close to the railway station. Caersws in the road. Follow the lane bearing right has a number of places to stop and eat, past the home of Girlguiding Cymru, from fish and chips to pubs. Crossing to the Broneirion, its campsite and walled garden. other side of the valley the route passes Broneirion was originally built for David more ancient settlement evidence, a motte Davies and donated to Girlguiding by the and bailey castle. You will then enjoy a Davies sisters. Walk on the lane alongside tree-lined walk back into Llandinam village the river to join the Severn Way. with its Edwardian school, grade II listed buildings, church and chapel.