Section 4 of 24, Severn Way
Caersws to Llanllwchaiarn
10 miles (16.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SO 031 919. Finish: SO 124 924. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 398 m of climbing and 416 m of descent; highest point 265 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Caersws.
- Station
- Caersws, 280 m from the start. Directions SO 028 918
- Bus stop
- Buck Inn, 80 m from the start. Directions SO 032 919
- Car parks
- Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SO 030 918Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SO 028 918Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SO 031 916
Getting back
The section finishes at Llanllwchaiarn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 200 m from the finish. Directions SO 122 925
Planning the Severn Way
- The guidebook: Walking the Severn Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 35%; the rest (64%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 stiles, 42 gates.
Steepest climb: about 71 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 6.3 miles in.
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