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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. Stiaccino, Saltimpalo, and Culbianco are often seen in breeding season.

Aggiunto* da Nicholas Smith
Ultimo aggiornamento 10 dicembre 2025
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Descrizione

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 Culbianco, Stiaccino, Saltimpalo, Pispola, Nibbio reale and Corvo imperiale. As you descend into the Senni Valley you are more likely to see Codirosso, Balia nera, Ciuffolotto and Ballerina gialla.

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 Piro piro piccolo on the stream as well as Merlo acquaiolo.

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.

Dettagli

Accesso

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.

Terreno e habitat

Prateria/pascolo , Valle , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Montagna , Brughiere/lande , Fiume

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso , Montagnoso , Non ombreggiato , Paesaggio aperto

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Primavera , Estate

Miglior periodo per visitare

Primavera , Migrazione autunnale

Percorso

Strada asfaltata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Difficoltà media

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Macchina , Sedia a rotelle

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

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

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