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| Low clouds in mountains at the source of the Usk. |
Following last year’s successful exploration of
Fan Llia to Fan Dringarth led by the
Royal Commission as part of
Ramblers Cymru Big Welsh Walk, held annually throughout the month of May, another exciting walk has now been planned for this year in partnership with
Cadw and
Ramblers Cymru. On Saturday, 9 May, senior archaeologist David Leighton will lead an informative and interesting guided walk that will take in the upper reaches of the River Usk as far as its source (below the cliffs of Fan Brycheiniog and Bannau Sir Gaer), and the far eastern side of Mynydd Du. Setting off from the parking and picnic area at Pont ar Wysg at SN82002715 and slowly climbing to 2000 foot above sea-level, this 11 km circular walk will reveal a range of sites of the prehistoric, Roman, medieval and later periods along the route. This walk of breathtaking views in the beautiful Beacon Beacons National Park will include a number of Bronze Age burial cairns, the remains of a Roman marching camp and even a large nineteenth-century sheep fold with its numerous cells. Accompanied by other Royal Commission staff, including architectural historian Richard Suggett, David Leighton will offer his historical expertise along the way sharing a wealth of knowledge gained through his many years as coordinator of the Royal Commission’s successful long-running Upland’s Project. The day promises to be great day out for keen walkers of all ages and a rare opportunity to discover more about the heritage which surrounds us!
Places for the walk are still available, although limited. For further details and booking please contact
nicola.roberts@rcahmw.gov.uk.
As part of the Ramblers’ 80th anniversary celebrations, this year’s Big Welsh Walk will be bigger than ever! For further details see their website at
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/big-welsh-walk.aspx.
A list of heritage walks planned by Cadw can be found on the events page of Cadw’s website at
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/?lang=en.
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| Ponies and stone circle in the upper Usk Valley: one of the sites on the walk. |
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