From New Radnor up Great Rhos: route map, distance and time
660 m · Powys
Great Rhos is the 660 m high point of Radnor Forest and the historic county top of Radnorshire, a broad heather and bog plateau above New Radnor.
Climb through forestry past the waterfall, then cross open moor to the summit. Peaty ground on the plateau.
From New Radnor at a glance
| Distance | 6.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 380 m |
| Time up | 1h 55m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 15m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | New Radnor village |
| Start grid reference | SO 191 605 |
| Summit grid reference | SO 182 638 |
From New Radnor map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long From New Radnor takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 3h 15m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 4h 5m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:01, sunset 16:51. Start by 12:36 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:03, sunset 16:49. Start by 12:34 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 15m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Great Rhos summit weather for this route
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About Great Rhos
Great Rhos is the 660 m high point of Radnor Forest and the historic county top of Radnorshire, a broad heather and bog plateau above New Radnor. More about Great Rhos, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, historic county top, county top.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Black Mixen (650 m), 1.5 km east
Challenges that include Great Rhos
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SO 191 605, the summit at SO 182 638), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
From New Radnor: questions and answers
How far is From New Radnor?
From New Radnor is 6.6 km one way to the summit of Great Rhos, with 380 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 13.2 km.
How long does From New Radnor take?
About 1h 55m to the summit of Great Rhos and 3h 15m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for From New Radnor?
From New Radnor starts from New Radnor village. The grid reference is SO 191 605.
Is From New Radnor suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start From New Radnor today?
By 12:36 at the latest. Sunset on Great Rhos today is 16:51, From New Radnor takes about 3h 15m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for From New Radnor?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).