The Arch, near Aberystwyth
Walks through huge beech trees with views over...
Ceri Forest, near Newtown
What's here
Welcome
Ceri Forest is a large forest on the border between Wales and England.
The conifer trees here were planted by the Forestry Commission.
You can join the Kerry Ridgeway long distance footpath from our car park at Block Wood within Ceri Forest.
There are good views from the picnic tables around the car park.
Kerry Ridgeway long distance footpath
The Kerry Ridgeway long distance footpath passes through Ceri Forest.
The Kerry Ridgeway is an ancient trackway with a long tradition as a trade and drovers’ route from Wales to markets in England.
The route never dips below 1000 feet (300 metres) above sea level, resulting in remarkable views to Wales on one side and England on the other.
Walkers, horse riders and cyclists may follow this route.
Walking the Kerry Ridgeway
The Kerry Ridgeway long distance footpath is 15 miles (24 kilometres) long from the Cider House car park, near the village of Dolfor in Powys, to Bishops Castle in Shropshire.
The Kerry Ridgeway footpath is looked after by Powys County Council.
There is some waymarking but we recommend that you take a map for longer walks.
If you park at the Block Wood car park, you can easily reach some of the historical features on the Kerry Ridgeway.
- Walk towards Cider House Farm from Block Wood car park to see two Bronze Age burial mounds, known as Two Tumps
- Walk in the other direction from Block Wood car park to see the distinctive fox weathervane perched on a telegraph pole, known as Kerry Pole
- If you walk on from Kerry Pole, you will reach prehistoric ditches known as Upper Short Ditch and Lower Short Ditch
- If you would like to do a longer circular walk, the Kerry Ridgeway footpath cuts through Offa's Dyke National Trail
Closures and diversions
Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or other operations.
We may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice, due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff.
Please always follow any instructions on site and any temporary diversion signs.
How to get here
Location
Block Wood car park is 3 miles south of the village of Kerry.
It is in the county of Powys.
Ordnance Survey map
Ceri Forest is on Ordnance Survey (OS) map 214.
The OS grid reference is SO 149 862.
Directions
Take the bypass around Newtown towards Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells.
Follow signs to Kerry village and turn right at the village church onto a minor road.
After 1 mile cross a small bridge and turn right at the T-junction.
Follow this road for 2¼ miles and the Block Wood car park is on the left.
Public transport
The nearest train station is in Newtown.
Newtown is served by bus services 41 and 81.
For details of public transport visit Traveline Cymru's website.
Parking
Car parking s free of charge.
Overnight parking is not permitted.
Contact details
There are no staff at this location.
Contact our customer team for general enquiries during office hours, Monday to Friday.
Other places in Mid Wales
Explore more
Last updated