Epynt Way
A 40-mile long-distance walk in the moorlands of Wales between the Brecon Beacons to the south and the Cambrian Mountains to the north. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SN 995 428
Distance: 40 miles (64 km)
Time: 15–20 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL12 Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog: Western Area
187 Llandovery, Llandymddyfri, Llanwrtyd Wells and Llyn Brianne
188 Builth Wells, Painscastle and Talgarth
Summary
The Epynt Way is a circular bridleway in the moorlands of Wales between the Brecon Beacons to the south and the Cambrian Mountains to the north. The route follows a course on or near the boundary of the Ministry of Defence’s Sennybridge Training Area (SENTA), a danger area closed to the public under military law. The only exception is the Epynt Way permissive bridleway, which is normally open to walkers, horse riders, and cyclists. Being so close to a military training centre, it is reassuring to know that the route is waymarked throughout with 1.2-metre and finger posts.
It is important to note that there is no accommodation on the route, so walkers not completing the route as a challenging 40-mile single-day trek will need to camp. (Important: Always check for live military firing notices and restrictions on walking the Epynt Way before setting out on your journey.)