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Dolforwyn Castle Ruins – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Abermule

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Dolforwyn Castle Ruins – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Abermule

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Dolforwyn Castle Ruins – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Abermule

03:31

12.7km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Parking

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90 m

Dolforwyn Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Built in 1273 by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last), a Welsh Lord, Dolforwyn Castle stands on a prominent hillside overlooking the Severn valley.

After lord Roger Mortimer defeated Dolforwyn …

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1.16 km

Linton Bridge

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Built in 1852, this elegant iron bridge spans the River Severn at Abemule. It is grade II listed and has just a single arch, reaching 33m across the river. If …

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1.20 km

This iron bridge over the River Severn and the Montgomery Canal was built in 1852 after a flood destroyed the timber bridge. Today, it remains very much in use as a key access point to Abermule and is Grade II-listed.

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1.41 km

River Walk

Highlight • Forest

12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

868 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.23 km

4.56 km

841 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Dolforwyn Castle Ruins – Brynderwen Iron Bridge loop from Abermule

Dolforwyn Castle Ruins

Linton Bridge

Brynderwen Iron Bridge

River Walk

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