Following a Rights of Way Meeting on 6^th February 2008, a Llandyssil Walking Group was formed. Working closely with Ben Humphreys at Powys County Council and the Community Council, the Group supports the opening up and promotion of public footpaths and Rights of Way and development of around four circular walks in the Parish of Llandyssil. Iolo Williams kindly agreed to be Honorary President.

 The objective of the group was to gain support form Powys County Council for the opening up of four circular walks in the around the village.

At the instigation of Cllr Wynne Jones a grant of £1,100 was obtained from Sports Council Wales a) to install a fixed Route Map Board which the Community Council has agreed could be on the outside (south) of the bus shelter, and b) to install a few directional posts and develop leaflets. The grant was conditional on a number of Led Walks being provided and for Powys County Council to be sent copies of any promotional material – posters/newsletter. The notice board is now in place.

Four led walks were held and reports sent in to Powys County Council and the Ramblers Association. In due course when the final routes have opened up by Powys County Council maps will be produced and put in the noticeboard.

In early September 2008, Victoria Tombs, the new Council Rights of Way area officer for South Montgomeryshire confirmed that Llandyssil would be the next priority area to have selected Rights of Way opened up. Works are still currently ongoing in and around Churchstoke and therefore will not commence in Llandyssil until some time in the Summer. As a first step Powys County Council has asked a consultant to prepare draft orders for four locations in Llandyssil to try to move paths away from working farmyards. This is really good news and a tribute to everyone who has supported the programme and made representation to Powys County Council.

There is a lot of interest within the village. Do contact Lynn Davies (668247) or John Billington (668619) if you would like to be involved in this project. Everyone is welcome.

Next led walks

Three colour- coded easy village dragon walks are available from September 12th 2009 to enhance both the village and the forthcoming countryside walks.  A Dragonfest Walk Map will be found in the Noticeboard on south side of the bus shelter and will remain until the forthcoming countryside walks are finalised. Follow the Dragon markers & coloured dots and ribbons. 

Llandyssil – see notice boards. Everyone is welcome.

Abermule Walking Group – see Abermule newsletter or call Diane Jones on 630655 for details

Group Rules

1. The Club shall be known as ‘The Llandyssil Walking Group’

2. The Group encourages the love of the open air and of walking in the Village and Parish of Llandyssil, Powys, Wales.

3. There will be no annual subscription or other cost of membership.

4. The management of the Group shall be vested in a Committee consisting of Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and ordinary members, all to be elected for ONE year at the Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in March. Retiring members shall be eligible for re-election.

5. The Committee shall meet as and when the Committee decides.

6. All members are expected to observe strictly the Country Code, displayed in the Noticeboard,  including the proper control of dogs, and to respect the property and land over which they will be walking.

7. Membership is open to everyone.

8. Walkers who follow footpaths identified and promoted by the Llandyssil Walking Group do so entirely at their own risk.

9. Members should be covered by their own insurance cover in respect of the Group's activities.

10. Appropriate footwear, warm clothing, waterproofs, maps, compass, whistle, torch, first aid kit, and adequate food and drink should be worn/taken as necessary.