Allt Gôch

Downs, Moorland in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Allt Gôch

Llwybr ceffyl ar ochr Bryn y Brain Bridleway on the flank of Bryn y Brain.
Llwybr ceffyl ar ochr Bryn y Brain Credit: Mike Parker

Allt Gôch is a picturesque area located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. Situated amidst the stunning Welsh countryside, it is known for its enchanting downs and moorland. Spanning over a vast expanse, it offers a diverse range of natural landscapes and breathtaking views.

The downs of Allt Gôch are characterized by their gently rolling hills and lush green grass. These open spaces are ideal for leisurely walks, picnics, and enjoying panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside. The downs are also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, birds, and small mammals.

In contrast, the moorland of Allt Gôch showcases a more rugged and untamed terrain. Here, visitors can witness the beauty of heather-covered hills, ancient stone walls, and rocky outcrops. The moorland is rich in biodiversity, with an abundance of heathland plants, such as bilberries and cotton grass. It is also a habitat for grouse, red deer, and other wildlife.

Allt Gôch is popular among nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who appreciate its serene and untouched landscapes. The area offers numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its charm at their own pace. The changing seasons bring their own allure to Allt Gôch, with vibrant autumn colors and the possibility of spotting rare migratory birds during spring.

Overall, Allt Gôch in Montgomeryshire is a haven for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Its downs and moorland provide a captivating escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the wonders of the Welsh countryside.

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Allt Gôch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.578429/-3.7772229 or Grid Reference SN7999. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Llwybr ceffyl ar ochr Bryn y Brain Bridleway on the flank of Bryn y Brain.
Llwybr ceffyl ar ochr Bryn y Brain
Bridleway on the flank of Bryn y Brain.
Track leading down from Ffridd Wyllt towards Maesterran Farm Drizzle was falling here and there appeared to be heavier rain in the valley below. The farm track here somehow gave the impression of being of some antiquity and that proved to be the case as it is shown on the 1887 map. It is now a right of way down to Maesterran Farm and beyond.
Track leading down from Ffridd Wyllt towards Maesterran Farm
Drizzle was falling here and there appeared to be heavier rain in the valley below. The farm track here somehow gave the impression of being of some antiquity and that proved to be the case as it is shown on the 1887 map. It is now a right of way down to Maesterran Farm and beyond.
Open gate on the track down to Maesterran Farm
Open gate on the track down to Maesterran Farm
Above Cwm Gwydol The hamlet of Abercegir is hidden in the valley below.
Above Cwm Gwydol
The hamlet of Abercegir is hidden in the valley below.
Ancient roadway above Maesterran Farm Also a right of way.
Ancient roadway above Maesterran Farm
Also a right of way.
Onnen / Ash On the bridleway by Bryn y Brain.
Onnen / Ash
On the bridleway by Bryn y Brain.
Hen ffordd y porthmyn The old drovers' road, now a sunken bridleway along the flank of Bryn-y-Brain.
Hen ffordd y porthmyn
The old drovers' road, now a sunken bridleway along the flank of Bryn-y-Brain.
Ffordd ceffyl Bridleway on Bryn-y-Brain
Ffordd ceffyl
Bridleway on Bryn-y-Brain
Ffordd ceffyl i Bryn-y-Brain The old drovers' road, now a bridleway, that leads to Bryn-y-Brain farm.
Ffordd ceffyl i Bryn-y-Brain
The old drovers' road, now a bridleway, that leads to Bryn-y-Brain farm.
Fferm Tŷ Mawr Tŷ Mawr farm across the fields from the lane.
Fferm Tŷ Mawr
Tŷ Mawr farm across the fields from the lane.
Pen-y-Bryn And old farm, now a holiday let.
Pen-y-Bryn
And old farm, now a holiday let.
Coed newydd Newly-planted trees on the side of Bryn-y-Brain.
Coed newydd
Newly-planted trees on the side of Bryn-y-Brain.
Nant-y-Gwenill Winter morning sunlight catches the tiny stream of Nant-y-Gwenill. The map shows a footpath running along its bank through the wood, though there is no evidence of that on the ground.
Nant-y-Gwenill
Winter morning sunlight catches the tiny stream of Nant-y-Gwenill. The map shows a footpath running along its bank through the wood, though there is no evidence of that on the ground.
Comin Melinbyrhedyn Melinbyrhedyn village from the top of the common above it.
Comin Melinbyrhedyn
Melinbyrhedyn village from the top of the common above it.
Comin Melinbyrhedyn The bracken is starting to sprout on Melinbyrhedyn common (appropriately enough; the village name means 'mill in the bracken'). The sharp track up to Penrallt on the other side of the valley is prominent.
Comin Melinbyrhedyn
The bracken is starting to sprout on Melinbyrhedyn common (appropriately enough; the village name means 'mill in the bracken'). The sharp track up to Penrallt on the other side of the valley is prominent.
Forestry barrier Access to Coed Pant y Bating.
Forestry barrier
Access to Coed Pant y Bating.
Track to Caeheulon Farm
Track to Caeheulon Farm
Y Bwthyn Tyr Peg Toll-house Cottage.

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Y Bwthyn Tyr Peg
Toll-house Cottage. Odd that it doesn’t appear in the comprehensive list of Welsh turnpikes (296) LinkExternal link
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Allt Gôch is located at Grid Ref: SN7999 (Lat: 52.578429, Lng: -3.7772229)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Located within 500m of 52.578429,-3.7772229
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Lat/Long: 52.5745946/-3.7775153
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Barrier: cattle_grid
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