MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY TRAILS TRAILS MONTGOMERY TRAILS 3 Follow the road along the valley; at the end, turn left 11 Turn right into this lane and follow it for 2.4km (1½ onto B4386. You’ll soon cross over a railway bridge. miles) until it meets the main road (A483). Turn left 3 ABERMULE AND and almost immediately right into a small lane. 4 Turn right at the roundabout and cross a bridge over BETTWS CEDEWAIN 12 Cross over a canal and continue to the end of the lane, the River Severn. If you wish to take the 7 km (4.3 A moderate cycle ride on peaceful, rural lanes turning right at the junction on to B4385. This road crosses mile) detour to Newtown, turn left before reaching with two steep hills to reach both Montgomery the River Severn at a traffic light controlled bridge. the main road along the traffic-free canal path; and Dolforwyn Castles. There are also a couple of otherwise continue on to the A483. 13 Turn left towards Caerhowel just before the more gentle climbs with many attractive views 5 Turn right on to the main road and almost immediately railway bridge. and an opportunity to detour along the traffic-free Montgomery Canal Path to Newtown. you see a brown tourist sign for Dolforwyn Castle. 14 Go through the village of Caerhowel, then turn first Turn left and follow the lane around a left-hand bend right into the lane opposite Rhydwhyman Ford. then, following the brown castle sign, turn left. 28.2km (17.5mi) 2-2.5hrs 15 Cross the level crossing, only if the lights are green, 6 Stay on the main road and continue uphill. Soon close the gates and continue uphill to Hendomen. Elevation Total Ascent: 488m 400m you’ll pass the entrance to Dolforwyn Castle on your 16 Cross the staggered crossroads, then go down a steep 200m right which is a detour of 1km (0.6 miles) and well lane, past a small sewerage plant and back to the B4385. worth a visit – probably on foot! 17 Cross the junction into New Road and continue to 7 From the small castle car park you follow the winding the end. Turn right into Chirbury Road and then road for 2.4km (1½ miles) until you reach the B4389. continue uphill into Montgomery. 8 Turn right and follow the National Cycle Network 18 Turn left at the junction towards Bishop’s Castle (B4385) Route 81 signs to Bettws Cedewain. and continue through Montgomery, turning left just 9 Continue into the village. Just after you cross a river past the children’s playground to the recycling car park. bridge, turn right towards Berriew, following the PLEASE FOLLOW THE HIGHWAY CODE Route 81 signs. • Wear appropriate, high visibility clothing, suitable footwear and a cycling helmet • Ride in single file on narrow or busy roads 10 Follow this road for 4.8km (3 miles). You will see a • Do not cycle on pavements and obey all traffic signs • Use front and rear lights when cycling in poor light
small lane dropping away to the right, where there openstreetmap.com Imprint (01686 624137) • map data: by • Printed by © sprout.uk.com and produced Designed is a Route 81 confirmation sign (on a ‘give way’ post). DESTINATION MONTGOMERY Corndon viewed from Montgomery 17 Montgomery is a Healthy Life Town and our walking and cycling Trails aim to inspire visitors of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of outdoor activity for their Track to Dolforwyn Castle 6 health and wellbeing. The Trails have been developed with the support of Big Lottery Fund ‘Awards for All’. Map OS Explorer 215 & 216 Start/finish Recycling Car Park Toilets To rear of Town Hall Bishop’s Castle Road Parking at start/finish (B4385) SO 22470 96301 Burgess Lands 150m O F A458 B4388 F ad A Broomhill Ro Ri lop ’ v a S 307m er S Ban wy et k Stre D roo B Y K E Welshpool Welshpool 358m Industrial B e Estate B4388 r r i e
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1 Starting at the recycling car park, go to the main road A489 and turn right towards Montgomery centre. Turn left into Broad Street, pass the Town Hall on the left and B4385 head towards the castle by turning left into Kerry B4368 Street. Follow the road round to the right, signed Ri Llandyssil (Hill Road). ver Mu le
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E K Y D S ’ A F F O B4385 worth it! AfterNewtown passing the Castle car park, continue towards Llandyssil, dropping down three hills. Go A489 straight over two crossroads, unless you wish to detour into the village which is on your left. Montgomery Castle 2 Sarn
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