The Whimble has a striking conical shape. The summit is 599m and on a clear day offers great voews with the hill dropping away steeply on all sides.

To the southeast, Hergest Ridge and the Black Mountains visible to the south. To the west and north the higher, flat-topped summits of the Radnor Range. To the northeast, Bache Hill.

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Radnor Range circular from Water-break-its-neck

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This difficult 13.4-mile hiking route from Water-break-its-neck offers stunning views and a challenging climb through Radnor Forest.

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Forest Parking Area – The Whimble loop from New Radnor

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Black Mixen Summit – The Whimble loop from Ednol Wood

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

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The Whimble

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Radnor Range circular from Water-break-its-neck

#2.

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#3.

Black Mixen Summit – The Whimble loop from Ednol Wood

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