View the book sample for more information about the walk. The Allt yr Esgair near Llansantffraed is locally known as the Allt. Its Welsh name means ‘wooded slope of the ridge’. The summit is topped off with an Iron Age hillfort and you can see why, with far reaching views down the Usk Valley and stunning panoramics of both the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons. This is a great spot for photographs and a picnic, weather permitting, so be sure to take some provisions.

Experience the abundant history of Britain firsthand with this scenic, thorough, and altogether superlative guide.

From gurgling brook to turbulent river, from sheltered glade to windswept summit and from rolling meadow to sprawling forest, there really is something here for everybody. History abounds, wildlife ekes a living out of every nook and cranny and even the scars of the industrial revolution have left a unique yet attractive mark on this very special corner of Wales. The aim of this book is to help you enjoy it.