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Along the River Llia

South Wales, near Ystradfellte, Brecon Beacons  >  United Kingdom

A rural road follows the course of the river Llia, a small stream. Braunkehlchen, Schwarzkehlchen, and Steinschmätzer are often seen in breeding season.

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Beschreibung

This rural road called Sarn Helen runs parallel to the Afon Llia (river Llia) for approximately 2 miles before descending steeply into a beautiful valley and ultimately crossing another small stream, the Afon Senni.

Because of its rural location, rough moorland terrain, altitude of ~400m and proximity to the stream, it is favoured by several species such as Steinschmätzer, Braunkehlchen, Schwarzkehlchen, Wiesenpieper, Rotmilan and Kolkrabe. As you descend into the Senni Valley you are more likely to see Gartenrotschwanz, Trauerschnäpper, Gimpel and Gebirgsstelze.

There is parking at various points along the route (shown on the map) but it is narrow in places so make sure your vehicle is off the road. Any point along the road could be productive but the section between the 2 cattle grids is usually good for the limited number of species that favour this environment. I have seen Flußuferläufer on the stream as well as Wasseramsel.

The total route is 3 miles (4.8km) and estimated to take ~1hour 15 minutes to walk one way. Please be aware that the descent into the Senni Valley is steep and would require a good level of fitness to climb back on the reverse route: taking a car or bicycle would be less effort!

The spring and early summer are the best time to visit, although raptors and corvids are probably present at any time.

Details

Zugang

The River Llia (Afon Llia) is located in Brecon Beacons National Park. There are no known buses (there may be local, community transport), so a private vehicle is required. Press a P on the map for directions.

There is no obvious circular trail, but it may be possible to complete a circuit via local footpaths. However, this is a remote area, so careful planning, care and fitness would be required.

This is an 'average' walk apart from the steep road from the Senni Valley, should you choose to walk back up.

Terrain und Habitat

Grasland, Wiesen , Tal , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Berg , Moor/Heideland , Fluss

Bedingungen

Hügelig , Gebirgig , Kein Schatten , Offene Landschaft

Rundweg

Nein

Ist ein Spektiv nützlich?

Möglicherweise hilfreich

Gute Beobachtungszeit

Frühjahr , Sommer

Beste Beobachtungszeit

Frühjahr , Herbstzug

Route

asphaltierte Straße

Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour

Durchschnittlich

Erreichbarkeit

zu Fuß , Fahrrad , Auto , Rollstuhl

Beobachtungshütten oder -türme

Nein

Zusätzliche Informationen

Like all upland areas, the weather in the Brecon Beacons is very changeable - plan accordingly!

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