Rhos Dirion
713m (2340ft)
The Black Mountains, The Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales
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Rhos Dirion means 'Gentle Moor' in Welsh and is pronounced 'ross deer-ree-on'.
The summit of Rhos Dirion is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.75ml (12.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,942ft (592m) |
| Time: | 4.75hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Pen y Beacon Stone Circle - The Offa's Dyke Path - Hay Bluff - Fynnon y Parc - Gospel Pass - Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) - Rhiw y Fan - Rhos Dirion - Rhiw Wen - Caemarchog - Three Rivers Ride - Pen y Beacon Stone Circle
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 10.25ml (16.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,093ft (638m) |
| Time: | 5.75hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Capel-y-ffin - Chwarel y Fan - Blacksmith's Anvil (stone) Twyn Talycefn - Rhos Dirion - Rhiw y Fan - Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) - Darren Lwyd - Capel-y-ffin
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 14ml (22.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,808ft (856m) |
| Time: | 8 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Capel-y-ffin - The Offa's Dyke Path - Black Mountain (South Top) - Black Mountain - Hay Bluff - Gospel Pass - Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) - Rhiw y Fan - Rhos Dirion - Twyn Talycefn - Blacksmith's Anvil - Chwarel y Fan - Capel-y-ffin
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Rhos Dirion
Melfyn Parry walked up Rhos Dirion on April 9th, 2025 [from/via/route] Started walk from minor road at Capel y Ffin, followed route as described on PO116 Routs ascends to summit of Black Mountain (south top) which is also on the Offa's Dyke Path, then continues to Black Mountain. Path drops down before gently climbing to Hay Bluff & then a lovely walk along the ridge to drop down to Gospel Pass. Cross the road & continue on to Twmpa (here by lunchtime). Easy walking over to Rhos Dirion before turning sharp left to walk a long way to Chwarel y Fan. [with] On my own [weather] It was a lovely day. Breezy & cool at times & mostly sunny. - Excellent views in all directions. Lots of people around Hay Bluff & Twmpa but otherwise had the hills to myself.
Paul Roddam climbed Rhos Dirion on January 14th, 2024 [from/via/route] Hay Bluff car park [with] Mig [weather] Sunny!
Mark Davidson bagged Rhos Dirion on July 14th, 2003 [from/via/route] Walk po116 Black Mountain & Rhos Dirion from Capel-y-ffin [with] Theresa [weather] Warm & sunny - really good walking weather
Sion Britton hiked Rhos Dirion on December 19th, 2021 [from/via/route] O Maes Parcio Gospel Pass. [with] Solo [weather] Clir/ Oer
Chris Hughes summited Rhos Dirion on May 1st, 2021 [from/via/route] Gospel pass [weather] Sunny
Tom Bond conquered Rhos Dirion on April 30th, 2021 [from/via/route] Circular route from Blaen-y-Cwm car park. [with] Scott Gibbons - First wild camp & maiden voyage of MSR Elixir 2. Camped north west of Grwyne Fawr reservoir, next to the stream, after summiting Rhos Dirion.
Robert Shaw scaled Rhos Dirion on May 13th, 2017 [from/via/route] From Llanthony whilst doing the Black Mountain Challenge. [with] Alcester Gents Sports Club [weather] Wet & misty
Christina Lander walked up Rhos Dirion on March 18th, 2015 [from/via/route] Capel-y-ffin - Black Mountain (South Top) - Black Mountain - Hay Bluff - Gospel Pass - Twmpa - Rhos Dirion - Twyn Talycefn - Chwarel y Fan - Capel-y-ffin [with] Dick [weather] Dry with sunny spells
David Price climbed Rhos Dirion on November 5th, 2013 [from/via/route] Grwyne Fawr Reservoir [with] Solo
Vince Wetton bagged Rhos Dirion on October 10th, 2014 [from/via/route] Po116 [with] RTM [weather] Sunny with showers - Long but satisfying walk
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