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Afan Argoed and Foel Trawsnant

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Overview

A forest and woodland walk in the Afan Valley.

Social after walk:

To be decided on the day.

Sunday, 9 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk

Directions:  Exit M4 at Junction 41 and follow the B4286 to Cwmavon.

From London Road turn right onto Ynysgwas Hill and follow A4107 to Pontrhydyfen.

Turn right on NCN887 to car park.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 80041 94206
Nearest postcode:
SA12 9RU
what3words:
plugged.mingles.lightly
Start time:
10:00 am

Pontrhydyfen: Rhyslyn Car Park | Lat/Long: 51.6337, -3.7356

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