A big thank you to the 150 plus walkers who took part in 2008!
Based on the Celtic myth of Sabrina, a water nymph said to inhabit the waters of the River Severn, we have created a 25 mile circular route called the Sarn Sabrina and a shorter 12 mile route called the Semi-Sabrina.
The Sarn Sabrina Walk is both a one day challenge walking event which held its inaugural walk in 2006, and a trail that can be walked over a number of days for you to savour the beautiful views the route encompasses.
This year will also see the second Semi-Sabrina walk. This is a shorter 12 mile walk from Llanidloes taking in Glyndwr’s Way and Llyn Clywedog Nature Trail.
Sabrina’s Story
The River Severn, the longest river in the UK, takes its rise nine miles to the west of Llanidloes high up on the slopes of Pumlumon; the highest point in the central range of the Cambrian Mountains. The Roman name for the Severn (the Hafren in Welsh) was Sabrina, and ancient myth tells Sabrina was one of three sisters, all water nymphs, who met on Pen Pumlumon to discuss how they might wend their way to the sea. Each sister took a different route, Ystwyth to the west and Varga (the Wye) away to the south, while Sabrina, who loved the land, set out on a slow meandering course that led her far into the east. The spirit of Sabrina still resides in the sparkling waters of the river and nowhere is her benevolent presence more apparent than here, where she first set forth upon her long journey to the sea.
The Sarn Sabrina
The Sarn Sabrina is a walk of 25miles (approx. 40km) that leads out of Llanidloes following the national trail of Glyndwr’s Way. Leading up past the Van Pool, the path opens up extensive views of the Llyn Clywedog and the surrounding countryside, before following the shoreline of the lake to the borders of the Hafren Forest and Cwm Biga Farm. Climbing up through the Forest to the slopes of Pen Pumlumon, the trail then visits the source of the Severn at 620m above sea level. Descending through the forest along the Severn Way long distance path, the trail next takes to the watershed of the Severn and the Clywedog, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside before arriving back in Llanidloes.
The Sarn Sabrina and Semi-Sabrina are both way-marked with distinctive discs (above)
Sponsorship is not a requirement of participation, but we have supplied a Sponsorship Form for anyone that may wish to raise money while they walk. You have the option to raise money for any charity that you wish but please note that you are responsible for collecting sponsorship and donating it to your chosen charity.
For groups of 10 or more the entry fee reduces to £7.50 per person. Just return your entry forms together with a note letting us know what group or association you belong to and who or what, you are raising money for and we will do the rest.
Comments from last few year's participants include:
"Thoroughly enjoyable." N. Benbow, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
"Thank you for a lovely day – we really enjoyed it." S. Williams, Pontolgoch, Caersws
"A wonderful days walking, well organised and I wish you every success for future walks." H. Davies, Llanidloes
We hope to see you there!
For more information on the Sarn Sabrina or the Semi-Sabrina please call 01686 414893 or 01686 412388. Alternatively you can email sarnsabrina@llanileisure.co.uk
L.L.A.N.I. Ltd
Based on the Celtic myth of Sabrina, a water nymph said to inhabit the waters of the River Severn, we have created a 25 mile circular route called the Sarn Sabrina and a shorter 12 mile route called the Semi-Sabrina.
The River Severn, the longest river in the UK, takes its rise nine miles to the west of Llanidloes high up on the slopes of Pumlumon; the highest point in the central range of the Cambrian Mountains. The Roman name for the Severn (the Hafren in Welsh) was Sabrina, and ancient myth tells Sabrina was one of three sisters, all water nymphs, who met on Pen Pumlumon to discuss how they might wend their way to the sea. Each sister took a different route, Ystwyth to the west and Varga (the Wye) away to the south, while Sabrina, who loved the land, set out on a slow meandering course that led her far into the east. The spirit of Sabrina still resides in the sparkling waters of the river and nowhere is her benevolent presence more apparent than here, where she first set forth upon her long journey to the sea.
The Sarn Sabrina is a walk of 25miles (approx. 40km) that leads out of Llanidloes following the national trail of Glyndwr’s Way. Leading up past the Van Pool, the path opens up extensive views of the Llyn Clywedog and the surrounding countryside, before following the shoreline of the lake to the borders of the Hafren Forest and Cwm Biga Farm. Climbing up through the Forest to the slopes of Pen Pumlumon, the trail then visits the source of the Severn at 620m above sea level. Descending through the forest along the Severn Way long distance path, the trail next takes to the watershed of the Severn and the Clywedog, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside before arriving back in Llanidloes.
For groups of 10 or more the entry fee reduces to £7.50 per person. Just return your entry forms together with a note letting us know what group or association you belong to and who or what, you are raising money for and we will do the rest.