Barn Dingle

Valley in Radnorshire

Wales

Barn Dingle

New Gate at start of BOAT A gate recently installed between the old C77 Council Road and the start of the public byway to Moelfre Hill
New Gate at start of BOAT Credit: Chris Marsden

Barn Dingle is a small village nestled in the picturesque Radnorshire Valley, located in the heart of Wales. With a population of around 300 residents, it offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural escape.

The village is surrounded by lush green rolling hills, dotted with charming farmhouses and grazing livestock. It boasts a close-knit community spirit, with locals frequently organizing events and gatherings at the village hall.

Barn Dingle is well-known for its breathtaking natural beauty, attracting visitors from far and wide. The nearby Radnorshire Forest Park provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, offering hiking and cycling trails that showcase the stunning Welsh countryside. The River Wye, which flows through the village, is a popular spot for fishing and canoeing.

Despite its small size, Barn Dingle has a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. The village boasts a local pub, The Dingle Arms, serving traditional Welsh cuisine and ales. There is also a village shop, offering basic groceries and supplies.

The village is conveniently located within a short drive of larger towns and cities, such as Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells, where residents can access a wider range of services and amenities.

Overall, Barn Dingle, with its tranquil surroundings and strong sense of community, provides an enchanting and serene lifestyle in the heart of the Radnorshire Valley.

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Barn Dingle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.384365/-3.27627 or Grid Reference SO1377. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New Gate at start of BOAT A gate recently installed between the old C77 Council Road and the start of the public byway to Moelfre Hill
New Gate at start of BOAT
A gate recently installed between the old C77 Council Road and the start of the public byway to Moelfre Hill
Dewey bagging Looking northeast from Gors Lydan to Warren Hill
Dewey bagging
Looking northeast from Gors Lydan to Warren Hill
Moelfre Hill Looking back to Gors Lydan from Moelfre Hill
Moelfre Hill
Looking back to Gors Lydan from Moelfre Hill
Gors Lydan Third Dewey and fourth HuMP of a grey cloudy short day just as the rain and hail arrives. Top is bilberry knoll with some stones in it.
Name: Gors Lydan
Hill number: 3469
Height: 528m / 1732ft
Area: 31B: Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye
Class: Hu,5
Grid ref: SO 12614 76868
Summit feature: tumulus
Drop: 122m
Col: 406m  SO152764
Gors Lydan
Third Dewey and fourth HuMP of a grey cloudy short day just as the rain and hail arrives. Top is bilberry knoll with some stones in it. Name: Gors Lydan Hill number: 3469 Height: 528m / 1732ft Area: 31B: Welshpool to Hay-on-Wye Class: Hu,5 Grid ref: SO 12614 76868 Summit feature: tumulus Drop: 122m Col: 406m SO152764
Gors Lydan Moorland in the Radnor Forest. Dry well drained ground covered in close cropped heather and wimberry.
Gors Lydan
Moorland in the Radnor Forest. Dry well drained ground covered in close cropped heather and wimberry.
Early morning at Moelfre
Early morning at Moelfre
Baled bracken The view towards Lower Green and Tynybryniau.
Baled bracken
The view towards Lower Green and Tynybryniau.
Tynybryniau The ford on the road to Tynybryniau farm, as seen from the lane to Lower Green
Tynybryniau
The ford on the road to Tynybryniau farm, as seen from the lane to Lower Green
Maes-gwyn farm Maes-gwyn means 'white field'.
Maes-gwyn farm
Maes-gwyn means 'white field'.
Farmland near Tylcau
Farmland near Tylcau
Bridleway on Newhouse Hill
Bridleway on Newhouse Hill
Barns at Lower Cae-glas
Barns at Lower Cae-glas
Cwmllechwedd Fawr
Cwmllechwedd Fawr
Road from Bwlch-gwyn Track heading eastward towards Beacon Hill. Vehicle tracks are visible on Black Mountain.
Road from Bwlch-gwyn
Track heading eastward towards Beacon Hill. Vehicle tracks are visible on Black Mountain.
Cnwch Dingle Typical hybrid Radnorshire place name. View down one of the valleys running off the Beacon Hill moors.
Cnwch Dingle
Typical hybrid Radnorshire place name. View down one of the valleys running off the Beacon Hill moors.
Fields, Bwlch-gwyn High altitude enclosed farmland. View from the edge of the moorland.
Fields, Bwlch-gwyn
High altitude enclosed farmland. View from the edge of the moorland.
On Warren Hill South of Warren Hill, a view of Beacon Hill and the still extensive mountain land remaining here. This is not continuous moorland, there is a strip of improved land out of sight between here and Beacon Hill.
On Warren Hill
South of Warren Hill, a view of Beacon Hill and the still extensive mountain land remaining here. This is not continuous moorland, there is a strip of improved land out of sight between here and Beacon Hill.
Tumulus, Warren Hill Like  many Radnor Forest hilltops, Warren Hill has a tumulus on the summit. Wimberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) in leaf and flowering, but the ponies and sheep make the bushes small and picking the berries hard work.
Tumulus, Warren Hill
Like many Radnor Forest hilltops, Warren Hill has a tumulus on the summit. Wimberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) in leaf and flowering, but the ponies and sheep make the bushes small and picking the berries hard work.
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Barn Dingle is located at Grid Ref: SO1377 (Lat: 52.384365, Lng: -3.27627)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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