Bedford Monument Walk
This walk makes a circuit of Cefn Creigiau ridge, and provides fine views over the estate and avoids descending to the valley floor. The walk leaves the car park by following an estate drive for a short distance, then branches left along a path on the edge of woodland, with views across pasture to Hawthorn Cottage and Pendre, site of Johnes' home farm. A short climb brings you to a viewpoint and the obelisk, erected in 1805 to commemorate Francis, 5th Duke of Bedford, 'the most judicicous and munificent promoter of the National Agriculture'. By a zig-zag descent you reach the return path, which follows an evenly graded route to the church.
How to get there:
Bedford Monument Walk can be started from Hafod Car Park in Hafod. Cwmystwyth is the nearest town or village.
From the Hafod Arms Hotel in Devil's Bridge take the B4574 to Cwmystwyth. Pass the The Arch car park and proceed downhill. Turn right shortly after passing the "Cwmystwyth" sign. Go past ADAS Pwllpeiran and proceed to a T junction and turn right. Pass Hafod Church and turn left into Hafod Car Park. , From Pontrhydygroes proceed north on the B4343 and turn right onto the B4574 towards Cwmystwyth when you see the Forestry Commission Hafod sign. Proceed along this road for 1 mile. The Hafod Car Park is on the right hand side.
OS Grid Reference: SN 768 737
Birds: We have information about Red kite
Insects and reptiles: We have information about Large heath and Pearl-bordered fritillary
