Holidays on Horseback

The Teme & Ithon Explorer - 6 Days

 

During this trail riders experience the full diversity of tracks and terrain offered by the Radnor Hills.

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Lunch Time!

Glyndwrs Way

 

To New Radnor

The ride to the Bache from Pendre Barns could take you across the moors to either the Forest Inn or Red Lion for lunch (check opening times with FreeRein) - but this would mean an early start. Say 10a.m. at the lastest. Otherwise bring packed lunches and ride via Glascwm Hill and Black Yat to New Radnor. You would then have the choice of trotting up the lane to the Bache or taking the track which climbs up through the woods before comming down into the Bache.

Beacon Hill

The day from Bache to Belmont Cottage in the Teme Valley ends with fine open hill and a birds eye view of the Terme Valley as you descend steeply from the Gwernygrufryg Ridge. It is a day for those who would enjoy finding their way along quaint old byeways and green lanes - ideal practise for riders who may be thinking ahead to embarking on a Trans Cambrian Trail.
From the Teme Valley to the New Inn you will be riding across one of my favourite stretches of hill. Just climb steeply back up onto the Gwyrnygufron Ridge and follow the clear tracks past the remains of Beacon Lodge and across the wild expanse of Beacon Hill to end the day on the banks of the Ithon at Llanbadarn Ffynydd.

Penybont

And now a choice of routes to the Severn Arms. Either follow the straightforward route down Glendwrs Way or go via the Happy Union Inn at Abbey Cwmhir. If you have time do take a look at the remains of the once magnificent Abbey with the carp ponds still intact. Lots of interesting route finding then to reach Severn Arms at Penybont.

Old Radnor

Your route now crosses Harley dingle and the plain of New Radnor to stay the night at the Harp Inn Old Radnor with views over the Radnor Fforest.

Return to Pendre Barns

You would then have a choice of routes back partly following offas Dyke path to finish at either Pendre Barns or FreeRein HQ. An excellent trail.

 

Riding Holiday Summary
Trail Type: Previous FreeRein
Length: 6 Days
Trail Name: Teme & Ithon Exp'
Dates: Any dates
Start: 9 am
From: Pendre Barns
Accom: 3 Inns
  1 farm
  1 B&B
Places: The Bache
  Belmont Cottages
  New Inn
  Severn Arms
  Harp Inn
Price: £938 pp
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Brochure: On page 27

Teme & Ithon Explorer

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