Wednesday, December 06, 2006

White Stones, (Bryn Du) (Ty'n-y-pistyll) (Up the Hill)

Another classic lane up steep rocky hills then flat bleak moorland, either way is possible ,but since there is a few ROW's off this lane I will deal with the main popular route. Starting from the north at SJ170370, look out for phone box on the UCR. The lane starts off almost straight away into a steep rocky climb with a stream of water flowing down, the first 300 yards are about the worse before it levels out. On top keep to the main track, at SJ159355 the track digs into the ground so quite steep inclines. Look out for the other ROW's going east, but unless you have the "knowledge" don't temp them as many laners have come to grief in the steep V valley. The south end is at SJ157336.

Theres many names to this lane its very popular with a lot of groups, partly access between the two valleys, common name White Stones cause of the large Stones painted white on the top, however paint fades and its not always been there others include Welsh names. Its also called "Up the Hill" since many do this from the south, its the nearest lane to Llanarmon D.C. which has 2 Pubs. Warfarers arms has a public bar with stone floor plus outside loos, more suitable for those with muddy feet. It has a children playground in the back and outside seats. There is also some Toilets in the community centre, which has spaces for several vehicles off the main road, safer for the children etc.

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