Ancient Oaks and a Long Ridge

Pontypool Group

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Overview

Meet at Avenue Road for a walk through beautiful Ancient Oak woodlands on the Rholben, through Park Lodge woods and along the Deri Ridge overlooking Abergavenny with good views. We descend on a gradual path to the lane and back to the cars.

Sunday, 11 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 350m / 1148ft
Type:: circular

All the ascent is before lunch.

Pre-booking requested. Please message the Walk Leader Ros G. (07773 262068) to book places on this walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 29327 14994
Nearest postcode:: NP7 7DB
what3words:: playback.decisive.sports

Start time:: 10:00 am

Roadside parking by the Cricket Ground on Avenue Road, Abergavenny. OS Expl. OL13 (BBNP Eastern Area)

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