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Pontypool Group

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Overview

Our route on this walk will take us through Pontypool Park, the American Gardens and on through Twyn-Gwyn farm to the ridge.  We then descend to Upper Govera and then return along the Canal.

Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

* Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader (Alistair Mackinnon)

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 28500 00601
Nearest postcode:
NP4 8AT
what3words:
soak.apples.wider
Start time:
10:00 am

Pontypool Leisure Centre car park.

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