R21 - The Lugg, Pilleth Beat
Vouchers - Adults 3/ Under 17s
2
Wading difficulty: 1
The Pilleth Beat is a 1 1/2 mile section of upland stream, set in the hills of the Radnor Forest. This was the site of Owain Glyndwr's famous victory over the English army of Sir Edmund Mortimer in 1402. The battlefield is said to be on the slopes of Bryn Glas, immediately to the north of the river. Double bank fishing throughout, the beat has now been coppiced throughout its length, which together with the silt and gravel riverbed makes for relatively easy access and wading. The clearance work has uncovered some stunning small river trout fishing that will rival any other in the Passport scheme.
For those requiring
local accommodation, Pilleth Oaks provide WTB 4 star Bed and Breakfast.
Tel. 01547
560 272 www.pillethoaks.co.uk
Species present:
Wild brown trout
Season:
3rd
March to 30th September
2008 Catches:
Best months were June and August. Trout to 12"
Ideally fished with:
6.5
to 7.5ft, 2 to 4wt rod
Restrictions:
No dogs.
Fly fishing only.
Catch & release
only.
Anglers to move upstream only when fishing.
