Capel-y-ffin & Lord Hereford's Knob Circular
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This is one of my favourite parts of the country to walk in, so why not join me for this stunning walk?
Our day starts in Capel-y-ffin, a tiny hamlet consisting of not much more than a chapel, a monastery (converted to self-catering accommodation now), a couple of farms, a pony trekking company and a phone box. We'll take our time and climb through the valley all the way to Twmpa otherwise known as Lord Hereford's Knob. Here, you can enjoy the stunning views across to Hay-On-Wye whilst eating your packed lunch.
We'll then follow the Cambrian Way path along the Darren Lwyd Ridge taking in more stunning views of the Black Mountains before a steep drop back into Capel-y-ffin.
Although the route is only 8 miles it can be very muddy in places and involves a long climb to Lord Hereford's Knob and a steep decent at the end.
Whilst dogs are most welcome on the walk it is likely they will need to remain on a lead throughout the walk. When not passing through farm lands there are sheep and wild ponies grazing on the open land.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water for the day as there are no facilities on the route