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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.

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
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Overview

The walk starts by following the course of the Afon Lwyd, northwards to Pontnewynydd and then climbs upwards, via The Beeches, through Lasgarn Wood, to Lasgarn Lane. It then heads down through the grounds of Pontypool Golf Club , St Cadoc’s Churchyard and Churchwood, to finally enter Pontypool Park and the end of the walk.

Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
196.6m / 645ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Lynne Thomas (07935 381834)

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 28467 00555
Nearest postcode:
NP4 8AY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Old Mill Car Park, Clarence Road, Trosnant, Pontymoile, Pontypool, (entrance is directly opposite Pontypool Leisure Centre Car Park).

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