Safety
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Do not touch any military debris, it may be dangerous. If you see troops in the general area make them aware of your presence but do not stray from the pathway.
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Range Danger Areas
Public access to Sennybridge Training Area is managed under the Sennybridge Training Area Byelaws 1974.
Sennybridge Training Area encompasses a Controlled Impact Area and Dry Training Area, collectively referred to in the byelaws as the Range Danger Area. Both are in high demand throughout the year.
In accordance with the Byelaws the public are warned of military training through signage and red flags within the perimeter of the training estate, as outlined on the Ordnance Survey 1.25,000 and 1.50,000 maps.
The Epynt Way, a permissive bridleway, parallels the boundary of the training estate, but does not encroach into the Controlled Impact Area where live firing takes place.
On that basis and in accordance with Section 8 of the Byelaws, Defence permits the use of the Epynt Way when training activity is taking place (permission statement).
Subject to military events the public have full access to the permissive bridleway which is signed using yellow waymarker posts to aid orientation throughout.
These waymarkers are visible throughout the route with 1.2 metre posts and finger posts at junctions with external paths.
Please note public rights of way within the Epynt Way remain governed by the Sennybridge Training Area. When red boundary flags are raised these public rights of way are closed to public use. The Epynt Way path, however, is always open even when flags are raised
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It is the responsibility of each individual to ensure their fitness for the route planned, assess the weather, have appropriate equipment, inform relevant persons of their plans, route and timing, park considerately, observe the Countryside Code and keep dogs under control.
Mobile phone reception is very variable and in general poor.
Mynydd Epynt which forms the main part of the MOD Sennybridge Training Area, is a relatively high plateau or Pamir rising up to 400m above the surrounding lower lying rivers and towns. Being glacial in origin the sides are therefore steep as can be the side snouts or moraines on the southern side. Most of the walks are fairly strenuous in terms of length and/or terrain.
Allowance should be made for this.
The ground varies in nature but is generally field or moorland with clumps of reed/coarse grass. Walking boots rather than trainers or wellies are strongly advised. Sunglasses are advised in summer especially if walking west towards the setting sun.
Waterproof clothing should be carried for trunk, legs, hands and head. The weather can change very rapidly and can often be different to that forecast. The temperature can drop quite markedly in rain and wind with the combination leading to a risk of hypothermia. If walking after heavy rain the ground can quickly become sodden and in parts very boggy.
Visibility should be good for safe walking. This can reduce dramatically and quickly.
Take water and food appropriate for the duration of your trip.
Walking poles/sticks are a valuable aid in this steep and boggy terrain.
Study the maps of the planned route, reading them in conjunction with the route description, before starting.
Please do not light fires and take any litter home with you.
Camping (wild or otherwise), for your safety, is not permitted within the MOD Training Area boundary.