Teifi Valley
Llanddewi Brefi
Field paths around a village whose church stands on the mound where, by tradition, the ground rose beneath St David as he preached.
- Distance
- 3.7 mi / 6 km
- Time
- 2 hr 5
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Shape
- Circular
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
Paths follow the Teifi from the village and loop back through farmland. Gentle throughout.
Worth knowing
- The church holds early inscribed stones and stands on a distinct mound.
- The synod of Brefi is traditionally dated to the sixth century and established David’s authority.
- Quiet farmland with plenty of stiles.
What you’ll see
The church on its mound and its inscribed stones, the Teifi, and hedged farmland.
Background
Tradition has the ground rising under David as he preached at the synod here, so all could hear him.