Radnor Forest Area
Area of heathy upland and woodland in Wales
A compact upland area in Wales, Radnor Forest offers open moorland, rocky outcrops and walking routes. Hikers and mountain bikers use its trails; local reservoirs and sheep pastures frame the scenery.
Radnor Forest at a Glance#
How to Get to Radnor Forest#
Radnor Forest is reached from small roads off the A488/B4386 in Powys. The nearest larger towns are Knighton and Presteigne; use local lanes to reach trailheads. Public transport is limited-arrive by car or taxi from the nearest railway station.
Tips for Visiting Radnor Forest#
- Approach on the B4368/B4386 roads and park in small roadside lay-bys-there are no large visitor centres.
- Watch for sheep and grazing livestock on paths; radial deer trails cross the uplands and can be muddy after rain.
- Seek out ancient boundary stones and the subtle human marks on stone steps-these are what gives Radnor Forest its character.
Best Time to Visit Radnor Forest#
Best visited in late spring through early autumn when trails are drier and days are longer.
Weather & Climate near Radnor Forest#
Radnor Forest's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1811 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 5° | -3° | 211 mm | overcast | 95% | 6.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 151 mm | overcast | 93% | 6.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.7h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 162 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 1° - 9° | 1° | 113 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 103 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 109 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 99 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 17° | 13° | 125 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 146 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 177 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 200 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 215 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |