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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.


Record Rhos Dirion as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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80th highest in Wales,
196th in England & Wales

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Walk Rhos Dirion walking UK Mountains in The Black Mountains The Brecon Beacons National Park Powys, Wales

Rhos Dirion Summit

Photo: Martin Mackey

You can find Rhos Dirion & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Brecon Beacons National Park


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OL13 Brecon Beacons National Park - Eastern area


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See Rhos Dirion and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

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You can walk to the top of Rhos Dirion by using any of these 3 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk po120 Hay Bluff, Twmpa and Rhos Dirion from Pen yBeaconStone Circle

Steep ascent to superb views of the Wye Valley

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 7.75ml (12.5km)
Ascent:1,942ft (592m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk po148 Chwarel y Fan, Twmpa and Rhos Dirion from Capel-y-ffin

High moorland walk with fine views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 10.25ml (16.5km)
Ascent:2,093ft (638m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk po116 Black Mountain and Rhos Dirion from Capel-y-ffin

High moorland walk with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 14ml (22.5km)
Ascent:2,808ft (856m)
Time:8 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Rhos Dirion Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Rhos Dirion

Paul Roddam walked up Rhos Dirion on January 14th, 2024 [from/via/route] Hay Bluff car park [with] Mig [weather] Sunny!

Mark Davidson climbed 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 bagged Rhos Dirion on December 19th, 2021 [from/via/route] O Maes Parcio Gospel Pass. [with] Solo [weather] Clir/ Oer

Chris Hughes hiked Rhos Dirion on May 1st, 2021 [from/via/route] Gospel pass [weather] Sunny

Tom Bond summited 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 conquered 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 scaled 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 walked up Rhos Dirion on November 5th, 2013 [from/via/route] Grwyne Fawr Reservoir [with] Solo

Vince Wetton climbed Rhos Dirion on October 10th, 2014 [from/via/route] Po116 [with] RTM [weather] Sunny with showers - Long but satisfying walk

Robert Taylor-Marriott bagged Rhos Dirion on October 10th, 2014 [from/via/route] Route 63: South Top, Black Mountain, Twmpa, Rhos Dirion, Chwarel y Fan (CB). [with] Vince Wetton and Robert Taylor-Marriott. [weather] Sunny, cloudy & light rain.

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Rhos Dirion

Hay Bluff and Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) from Rhos Dirion

Hay Bluff and Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) from Rhos Dirion

Photo: Martin Mackey (2)

Rhos Dirion summit trig point

Rhos Dirion summit trig point

Photo: Gareth Leach (8)


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