Llanelwedd Rocks
Short steep climb above the showground for a view straight down the Wye valley, with Builth laid out beneath you.
- Distance
- 2.5 mi / 4 km
- Time
- 1 hr 30
- Ascent
- 180 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
Take the field paths up behind the village onto the rocky ground above, follow the top for the views, then descend on the far side and return by the lane. Steep in the first twenty minutes and easy thereafter.
Worth knowing
- The quarry alongside is active. Stay on the rights of way and pay attention to signage.
- Best light is in the evening, looking south-west down the valley.
- Avoid entirely during Royal Welsh Show week unless you enjoy traffic.
What you’ll see
The Wye valley, Builth, and the Epynt ridge beyond.
Background
Llanelwedd has been quarried for hard stone for well over a century. The Royal Welsh Showground below has hosted the show permanently since 1963, having previously moved around Wales each year.