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Sarn Hills

About Sarn Hills

An upland conifer woodland planted by the Forestry Commission during the mid to late 1970s situated on the Powys/Shropshire boundary with fine views across to Wales & England. The Kerry Ridgeway long distance footpath runs through the forest and is ideal for family walks & bike rides along its flat hilltop route.

How to get there:

Sarn Hills is part of Ceri. Kerry is the nearest town or village.

From Newtown take the A489 to Craven Arms. After approx 3 miles you enter the village of Kerry, proceed through the village, turn right onto B4368. Follow the road for approx 3 miles this will bring you to Block Wood, continue along this road, along the edge of Coed Nantyrhynau Wood until you come to the Anchor Public House, turn left until you reach the cross roads where you take a right turn along a rough road (this is a section of the Kerry Ridgeway) the Car Park is 500 metres on your left hand side.

OS Grid Reference: SO165866
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Start your visit from:

Sarn Hills

Other places to go in Ceri

Activities:

WalkingHorse Riding
horse riding

Open access for horse riders throughout

Contact:

Nick Whythe
Local Area Manager
0300 068 0300
e-mail: nick.whythe@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

Please check before you visit that the area you want to come to is not closed, due to work in progress or an event taking place, by logging on to the CCW Website for current and future closures as determined by the CRoW 2000 Act.


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