Coed Cefn-gwyn

440 metres (1443 feet) above sea level.

440 metres (1443 feet) above sea level.

Forest track dropping down through Block Wood on kerry Hill

Sunrise over Block Wood.

The B4368 at Block Wood.

From the Link website: This ancient path is 15 miles (24 km) long, journeying from Cider House Farm, near the village of Kerry, to Bishop's Castle. It holds a long tradition as a trade and drovers’ route from Wales to the lowland English markets. The route follows a ridgetop overlooking Wales on the one side and England on the other. It never dips below 1000 ft (300 m)above sea level, resulting in remarkable views in all directions. The ancient pathway forges a route through heather moors, woodlands and bilberry-rich heaths. The Kerry Ridgeway is a mix of country road, trackway and bridleway across fields and is suitable for cycling and horse riding. The Kerry Ridgeway is one of the oldest routes in Wales and was used by drovers to drive livestock out of Wales into England. As the name suggests it maintains high ground for its duration offering wonderful views over the surrounding border countryside as it links Powys with Shropshire. Idyllic on a fine day however no doubt it was far from pleasant in wind and rain. On a clear day it is possible to see up to 70 miles.

Forest above Cwm, seen from the Kerry Ridgeway.

The Kerry Ridgeway seen from Kerry Pole Cottage.

Sunrise over Block Wood.

Early morning view from Block Wood.

From the Link website: This ancient path is 15 miles (24 km) long, journeying from Cider House Farm, near the village of Kerry, to Bishop's Castle. It holds a long tradition as a trade and drovers’ route from Wales to the lowland English markets. The route follows a ridgetop overlooking Wales on the one side and England on the other. It never dips below 1000 ft (300 m)above sea level, resulting in remarkable views in all directions. The ancient pathway forges a route through heather moors, woodlands and bilberry-rich heaths. The Kerry Ridgeway is a mix of country road, trackway and bridleway across fields and is suitable for cycling and horse riding. The Kerry Ridgeway is one of the oldest routes in Wales and was used by drovers to drive livestock out of Wales into England. As the name suggests it maintains high ground for its duration offering wonderful views over the surrounding border countryside as it links Powys with Shropshire. Idyllic on a fine day however no doubt it was far from pleasant in wind and rain. On a clear day it is possible to see up to 70 miles.

Kerry Ridgeway, shrouded in the clouds!

Turner Arrow Casting by the B4368, in parish of Kerry (Powys District), Pentre, 100m South of Cilthriew farm buildings, on verge, East side of road. Broken on top. Inscription reads:- : ANCHOR / 4 - M / KNIGHTON / 17 - M / {arrow->} : : KERRY / 1½ - M / NEWTOWN / 4½ - M / {<-arrow} : Grade II listed by Cadw. Reference Number: 17309 Link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: MOT_KNNT17

The lane bends around a corner here.

Lovely views down this way, towards the Vale of Kerry and the Severn Valley.