Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Location
Beacon Hill
OS Map Reference
SO 179 746 (highest point)
Know before you go
Grazing animals
Sheep and horsesWalking trails
Cnwch Bank is part of Beacon Hill and is open access land and can be walked freely. It is a wild and rugged landscape so be prepared for all weathers this high up.
Access
The common can be reached on foot via many rights of way shown on the OS map.
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
All year roundBest time to visit
July to OctoberAbout the reserve
Beacon Hill is a large area of wild upland common rising to 547m (1800ft) with far reaching views. Much of the common is owned by The Crown Estate but Radnorshire Wildlife Trust owns Cnwch Bank.
Dense patches of heather and bilberry survive on the higher slopes whilst wet flushes support water purslane, lesser twayblade, pillwort and orange foxtail.
Breeding birds include meadow pipit, stonechat, merlin, red grouse, linnet, peregrine falcon and raven.
There are several pools dotted about the common with Pool Hill and the River Lugg both being notified Sites of Special Scientific Interest.