The Drovers

Its not a green lane as such but a "Blacklane" since its nealy all tarmac, but in very poor state of repair. Still popular with laners as a access road from A5 to the majority of the lanes in the area. Starting at the north end SJ152426 on the A5 in Glyndyfrdwy, look for a small church. The Climb is very steep and long with great views of the valley below, be carefull in winter as ice forms on the road following water running off the hillside, and its a hell of a drop. At the top the tracks alongside are favourites with "Mud Pluggers" although recently fenced off to prevent them. Look out for the now dis-used car park at SJ161383, it was a great place to "play in". This was once popular with trampers since it provided a flat route west to the Waterfalls at SJ131369. Once you could drive all the way there and onto Cynwyd, but the route was downgraded years ago. The junction at SJ168380 leads to the Top of the V-Gully and the "V" itself (see sister blog; click on profile) while the "Blacklane" continues to Tyn-y-celyn at SJ177371. Either way is possible and non damaging.