Great Rhos, Bache Hill and Black Mixen
3 Hewitts in Mid Wales, the Arans & Cadair Idris, climbed together from Llandegley.
- Distance
- 15.5 km
- Ascent
- 610 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 660 m
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About this walk
Great Rhos, Bache Hill and Black Mixen is a hard 15.5 km circular walk with 610 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Llandegley (grid reference SO 153 644). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Great Rhos at 660 m.
Great Rhos, Bache Hill and Black Mixen are Hewitts in Mid Wales, the Arans & Cadair Idris, close enough to climb together. The highest, Great Rhos, reaches 660 m (2,165 ft). Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
This route starts from Llandegley and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Llandegley, follow the path and tracks towards Great Rhos.
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2
The summits
Climb Great Rhos, then continue to Bache Hill and Black Mixen.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Great Rhos, Bache Hill and Black Mixen take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 15.5 km route, which has 610 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Llandegley (grid reference SO 153 644). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Great Rhos (660 m, Hewitt); Black Mixen (650 m, Hewitt); Bache Hill (610 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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