Section 3 of 24, Severn Way
Llanidloes to Caersws
9.8 miles (15.7 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SN 952 845. Finish: SO 031 919. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 371 m of climbing and 415 m of descent; highest point 287 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llanidloes.
- Bus stop
- The Groe, 170 m from the start. Directions SN 953 844
- Car parks
- Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions SN 953 846Chapel Street car park (free), 90 m from the start. Directions SN 953 845Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions SN 953 844
Getting back
The section finishes at Caersws. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Caersws, 280 m from the finish. Directions SO 028 918
- Bus stop
- Buck Inn, 80 m from the finish. Directions SO 032 919
Planning the Severn Way
- The guidebook: Walking the Severn Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 34%, grass 10%, gravel and tracks 8%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 9 gates.
Steepest climb: about 92 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 0.4 miles in.
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