The National Trust (free to enter) Hafod Estate is one the finest examples of a ‘picturesque style’ landscape from the 18th century. Hidden in the wild and tranquil landscape of mid-Wales near Devil's Bridge, the estate was once the thriving home of the benevolent Johnes family– often described as a ‘paradise’ for those who lived there. Although the original mansion does not exist today, buildings and structures from the original estate still survive, revealing hidden stories and tales from a time gone by.

Our walk takes in the beautiful wooded landscape of the estate and incorporates the Gentleman's and the Lady's walk. It's a 7.33km/ 4.5 mile walk with an ascent of 433 metres, there's nothing particularly steep.  As it's the end of October the woodland is likely to be muddy with leaves so stout walking books are strongly recommended -  on the reccy on 16 October we noted some slippy steps and narrow walkways with a steep drop and there are a few styles to climb too, which being wooden and wet were also slippery.

On the reccy the foliage was starting to move into autumn colours, by 31 October it should be spectacular, especially with the weather turning colder.