Llanwrtyd to Cynghordy

A station-to-station walkBrecknockshireWales

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Landscapes alongside the Heart of Wales Railway line 2024 11 25 #13
Landscapes alongside the Heart of Wales Railway line 2024 11 25 #13 by Gareth Lovering Photography

Long section into Carmarthenshire through Crychan Forest, crossing the railway, the Afon Brân and several streams, with fine views of the great arches of Cynghordy Viaduct on the descent.

Cynghordy Viaduct: Imposing 18-arch curved railway viaduct near Cynghordy, one of the most striking structures on the line.

The view from Cynghordy viaduct on the HoW line 2022 10 14 #2
The view from Cynghordy viaduct on the HoW line 2022 10 14 #2 by Gareth Lovering Photography

Warnings: Long, remote forest and hill section with few facilities; come prepared.

39 of Year 4 - Monument to Quarry.
39 of Year 4 - Monument to Quarry. by Hi, I'm Tim Large
Castle ruins.
Castle ruins. by aitch tee

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Walk details: Heart of Wales Line Travellers (PDF).

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