The River Severn begins its epic 220 mile (354 km) journey right here, high in the Cambrian Mountains. The Severn is the longest river in Britain and has the most voluminous flow of water by far in all of England and Wales. A wooden post marks the source of the river. This is the start of the Severn Way long-distance hiking route, which follows the river all the way to Bristol.

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September 6, 2023

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The mighty River Severn starts on the southern slopes of Pumlumon.

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1. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

13.2km

03:47

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

11.6km

03:20

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

17.0km

04:59

480m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 610 m

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Trefeglwys, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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Source of the River Severn

1. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

2. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

3. Hafren Cascades Boardwalk – Hafren Forest Boardwalk loop from Rhyd-y-benwch

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