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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. Paapje, Roodborsttapuit, and Tapuit are often seen in breeding season.

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Meest recente update 10 december 2025
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Beschrijving

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 Tapuit, Paapje, Roodborsttapuit, Graspieper, Rode Wouw and Raaf. As you descend into the Senni Valley you are more likely to see Gekraagde Roodstaart, Bonte Vliegenvanger, Goudvink and Grote Gele Kwikstaart.

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 Oeverloper on the stream as well as Waterspreeuw.

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

Toegang

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.

Terrein en leefgebied

Grasland/weide , Dal , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Berg , Veen/heide , Rivier

Omstandigheden

Heuvelachtig , Bergachtig , Geen schaduw , Open landschap

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Lente , Zomer

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente , Najaarstrek

Route

Verharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets , Auto , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

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

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