Oh, while along the stream of time, thy name Expanded flies, and gathers all its fame. Say, shall my little bark attendant sail, Pursue the triumph, and partake the gale? POPE. The CAMBRIAN DIRECTORY, is therefore given to the Public, as a _common Itinerary_; nor does it presume to have discovered any thing unknown to the sage Antiquarian,—the deep Mineralogist,—and the bustling Traveller: still, however, the Author flatters himself, it may be so far useful to the Public, that the Traveller will find it a convenient Pocket Companion; it will tell him the _best Inns_, and lay before him in one view, the _distances_; the Mineralogist may occasionally learn, what Rocks will most deserve his attention; and it will point out to the Antiquarian, every venerable Ruin, that seems to tell the religious or military history of the country. Such is the “plain unvarnish’d tale:” in addition to which, I solicit permission to address my Readers with a line from a favourite Author: “Laugh where you _Must_, be candid where you _Can_.” THE CAMBRIAN DIRECTORY. THESE ARE THE HAUNTS OF MEDITATION, THESE THE SCENES WHERE ANCIENT BARDS TH’ INSPIRING BREATH EXTATIC FELT! Thomson. TWO Friends, equally admirers of Nature’s landscapes, and attached to pedestrian independence, agreed to visit the wild and impressive scenery of the Cambrian Mountains; and the outlines of their Route being arranged, sallied forth in the month of July, 1798, from CHELTENHAM, a place much resorted to during the summer months, and celebrated for its Mineral Waters, is composed of one street, in almost a straight line, nearly the length of a mile. Since it has become a place of fashion, the lodging houses have been considerably improved, and rendered comfortable for the company, who make this place their summer residence. The season usually commences about May, and frequently continues till the beginning of November. The majority of the company who frequent Cheltenham, resort here not so much for the purpose of water-drinking, as to enjoy the delightful walks and rides, and partake of the sociability of the neighbourhood.