Ascend to the eastern ridge of the Grwyne Fechan via Henbant. Then north to Pen y Gadair Fawr and Waun Fach. Turning west then south on the return along the western ridge as far as Table Mountain and steeply down to Llanbedr for a pint at the Red Lion! Ascent 3500ft.

Initially an easy walk to Crickhowell, but then up Cwm Cumbeth to Table Mt. and on up Pen Cerrig-calch. Across the plateau to Pen Gloch-y-Pibwr to look into the valley and Tretower. Then on to Pen Allt Mawr and down towards Cwmdu. Finally back along lanes and tracks. Ascent 3000ft.

A short service at each will feature early music sung by the Unicorn Singers - with Rev. Colin Bowen in attendance. Then you will have the unique opportunity to visit some ancient houses, with a pilgrim song to cheer you on your way. You will be following a route described by Gerald of Wales in his "Journey through Wales" (1188) and have lunch at the site of an assassination in 1135.

Click here to see a video of last year's walk.

After a short road stretch, climb up through fields to the crooked Cwmyoy church and then past the village more steeply onto Hatterrall Hill. Then along the ridge and down the Llanthony for lunch in the pub, tucked in the crypt of the abbey. The walk back on the other side of the valley keeps to low level paths, or you may wish to join the pilgrims when they arrive (see Walk 75). Ascent 1900ft.

Out across open moorland to ascend Fan Frynych. Descend to pick up paths and lanes leading to Cefn Llechid before a picturesque stop at Cwm Camlais. Returning for refreshments at the Mountain Centre cafe. Ascent 1600ft.

From Llangenny, follow the Grwyne Fawr up stream using footpaths and lanes on the lower slopes of the Sugar Loaf. The return route brings you down the Llanbedr side of the valley.

Working with peat, wool, people and possibility.

Artist Pip Woolf has a novel approach to the problem of upland erosion in the mountains, to use a locally abundant, ecologically sound, biodegradable substance................sheep's wool. Working with over 500 volunteers, Pip has laid five, 300 metre long, lines of felted wool across a peat scar on Pen Trumau. This walk, which involves one steep climb, will see the results of the work begun in 2010.

A gentle walk along country lanes before a steep climb onto the hills to the top of Table Mt. Look down on Crickhowell and the Usk Valley and then descend quite sharply down to the village and back to the Red Lion for a cuppa or something stronger!