The day started in low cloud, from the hamlet of Capel-y-Finn, and a climb up to the Offa's Dyke path, routed along the border with England, where James again took the opportunity to celebrate St George's Day early by flying the flag.
James patrols the English border with Wales in the clouds
Continuing along the ridge up to Hay Bluff, the cloud soon gave way to some most pleasant sunny spells and the pair reached Hay Bluff in good time.
James on Hay Bluff triangulation point at 677m above sea level
From here, the route took the walkers deeper into Wales, with a short traverse across to Lord Hereford's Knob (690m), also known as 'Twmpa' in Welsh.
Rich pauses to collect his thoughts, and read the map on LHK.
By they had reached the final peak of Rhos Dirion (713m), about 12 miles into the walk, Rich began to struggle with a recurring knee problem and James had started to re-aquaint himself with his old friend Mr Blister.
Even with their difficulties towards the end, the pair still finished the (approximately) 16 mile walk in less than six hours, which sets a good pace for Trailtrekker!
Mission: ACCOMPLISHED
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