There are concerns that motorbikes and 4x4s are churning up and ruining a historic Welsh track and walking route which dates back hundreds of years.
Monks Trod is a byway in mid Wales which is currently open to all traffic. It is a historic route built by monks so they could travel and transfer goods between two twelfth century monasteries based at Strata Florida in Ceredigion and Cwm-Hir in Powys. To get the latest WalesOnline newsletters e-mailed to you directly for free, click here.
Monks developed the track as a means of travelling across the Cambrian Mountains, and it is a route which continues to attract and fascinate people centuries later. However, as well as walkers and people with a keen eye for Welsh history, the spot is also very popular with people driving certain vehicles, namely 4x4s and in particular motorbikes, with the uneven and often wet terrain making it the perfect spot for riding and racing.
