Rhos Dirion
713m (2340ft)
The Black Mountains, The Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales
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
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Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Rhos Dirion
Craig Barrell walked up on August 25th, 2025 [with] solo [weather] sunny
Melfyn Parry climbed it 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 bagged it on January 14th, 2024 [from/via/route] Hay Bluff car park [with] Mig [weather] Sunny!
Mark Davidson hiked it 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 summited on December 19th, 2021 [from/via/route] O Maes Parcio Gospel Pass. [with] Solo [weather] Clir/ Oer
Chris Hughes conquered it on May 1st, 2021 [from/via/route] Gospel pass [weather] Sunny
Tom Bond scaled 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 walked up 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 climbed it 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 bagged it on November 5th, 2013 [from/via/route] Grwyne Fawr Reservoir [with] Solo
Vince Wetton hiked it on October 10th, 2014 [from/via/route] Po116 [with] RTM [weather] Sunny with showers - Long but satisfying walk
Robert Taylor-Marriott summited 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.
Tim Buckley conquered it on September 14th, 2013 [from/via/route] po116 Black Mountain & Rhos Dirion circular walk. [with] Solo walk. [weather] Sunny spells & cold wind. - Arrived at 10.38 having set off from Gospel Pass at 9.45am via Twmpa.
David Lane scaled on August 14th, 2008 [with] Kelly
Steve Gilmore walked up on November 17th, 2012 [from/via/route] from Cappel y ffin via Chwarel Y fan [with] Mark Gilmour & Steve Taylor
Elen Newcombe-ling, Jonathan Morris, Michael Rygol, Paul Booth, Trevor Williams, Matthew Thomas, Richard Penney and Ray O'hara have all walked, climbed & bagged Rhos Dirion.
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