WALK 2 – THE CANNON

Duration – 2-3 hours

Terrain – Alternative routes vary in difficulty

From the Erwood Station Craft Centre turn right and continue ahead for 300 yards to the Painscastle road (B4594) as far as the second bend, then just past Sunnybank Cottages turn right and follow the path (SP) Ty Isaf Farm to the first gate.

Just before the second farm gate keep to the path on the left along the hedge, following the old Postman’s route and cross the field. This path joins the track to Garth Farm and leads up to the mound and the cannon which overlooks Erwood village. The story is told that the old cannon was captured by the locals and taken to Aberedw, but it was stolen from there by night and erected on the hill pointing across to Erwood where it is today.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Follow the road in the direction of Painscastle, and then just before the Llandeilo Graban junction take the minor road leading to Garth Farm. Continue on this road past the Old School House and then as far as the second farm which painted a bright orange. At this point go between the farm and the cottage on the right. Here is a gate leading up to the cannon with fine views of Erwood village from the top of the hill.