Pen-y-Gaer, Llanidloes Hillfort View all content for Pen-y-Gaer, Llanidloes

Visited 7.9.12 Thanks to Postie for bringing this site to light – otherwise I may have missed it! This is a cracker of a Hillfort to visit with absolutely stunning views – they really are! We parked at the viewpoint car park and Karen had a coffee from the Red Kite Kiosk while Sophie had an ice cream. I on the other hand decided to check out the Hillfort. I walked up the small road behind the café and over the cattle grid (you could park here to avoid the walk if you so wished). I then climbed over the metal field gate and made my way up to the Hillfort – a short but steep walk. The tumbled stone walls are easy to see and it doesn’t take long to walk the full circumference of the site – whilst enjoying the views. The Hillfort overlooks Bryn Tail lead mine (CADW site) also worth a look if you like that sort of thing? By the way, I couldn’t spot the Cairn either! All was quiet atop the Hillfort, except for the occasional screech of a bird of prey circling in the distance – a Red Kite perhaps? It was a hot sunny day with only a light breeze. Wind turbines were slowly revolving in the distance but it is the view over the reservoir which continues to capture your attention – it is splendid. On the way back to the car I stopped to pick blackberries – what a great hobby this is! This is definitely one to visit when in the area.

Posted by CARL 14th September 2012ce

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