It may seem BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS given post-Christmas weather, but having pre-walked a number of walks in the area, low and high, underfoot conditions are currently quite challenging. Robust, waterproof boots are essential on most walks and even if you don’t usually carry or use poles, they could be very handy this year. The potential for skating on waterlogged slopes is high.

Notification of road closure - Llanthony Valley

There has been a significant landslip just north of Cwmyoy village and the valley road is closed.  The two walks starting in the valley (walks 13 and 77) will now start from Llanthony Wood car park at Stanton – participants have been informed.  Access is only via Llanvihangel Crucorney.

Any vehicular access to Llanthony Priory and Capel-y -ffin is only via Hay on Wye and the Gospel Pass.  This will be the situation for some time, certainly for the duration of CWF 2026.

Notification of road closure - Forest Coal Pit (Walks 16 & 17) the road is closed between Fforest Coalpit and Craig y Bwla (Map ref: 265204), diversions are in place (see https://one.network/?GB146959761)

WALKERS

• Please check the meeting time for your walk on the website and arrive in good time, particularly if your walk includes bus transport, as there have been a few changes. Buses will need to leave promptly.

• Please allow plenty of time for travelling to the start. There may be highway works during the festival. If in doubt you can check planned highway works on the following website: https://one.network

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