Teifi Valley
Mynydd Llanybydder
Open common above the Teifi with ponies grazing and a view that runs from the Cambrians to the Preselis when the air is clear.
- Distance
- 4.3 mi / 7 km
- Time
- 2 hr 35
- Ascent
- 300 m
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- 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
A path climbs away from the village onto the common and loop back. Steady climbing with open ground above.
Worth knowing
- The common is unfenced with ponies and sheep; navigation is easy in clear weather only.
- The monthly horse fair in the village is one of the last of its kind in Britain.
- No shelter on the tops.
What you’ll see
Open common and ponies, the Teifi valley, and long views west and north.
Background
The common has been grazed under ancient rights for centuries and the horse fair reflects a long trading tradition.