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Pontypool Group

We are the Pontypool Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A delightful circular walk following open fields, woodland and green lanes we will steadily make our way up to the uplands of the Begwns.  Once on the open land it is nice easy ramble (with spectacular views across to Herefordshire and Powys) on good paths, up to the "Roundabout" and trigpoint.  Here we will be rewarded with more excellent views, the Black Mountains to the east and the Brecon Beacons to the south, and a place to rest in the walled enclosure of the “Roundabout” where there is stone seating.  Our climbing for the day is now over.  Taking a completely different route, we take a nice steady walk back down to our starting point enjoying more wonderful views from yet another angle. There is very little road walking and what there is is on very quiet lanes. 

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
375.8m / 1233ft
Type:
circular

** NOTE  THE START TIME OF 9.30 **

Park on the north side of Ffynnon Gynydd Common. Near the phone box.

Pre-booking requested. Please message the Walk Leader, Lynne B. (07789 858850) to book places on this walk.

More photos for this walk can be found at https://www.pontypool-ramblers.org.uk/future-plans/local-walk-plans.html 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 16328 41225
Nearest postcode:
HR3 5LX
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Start time:
9:30 am

Park on the north side of Ffynnon Gynydd Common. Near the phone box. OS Expl: OL13 BBNP (Eastern)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking