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Blaenafon and Dogstone Circular walk

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Overview

A moderate 7.5 mile walk from Blaenavon, up to Mynydd Farteg Fawr, then past the Dogstone down to Varteg where we join the old railway line cycle path back to Blaenavon.

Sunday, 21 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
374.9m / 1230ft
Type:
circular

Please message the Walk Leader, Diana A. (07789 606804) to book places on this walk.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 25164 08650
Nearest postcode:
NP4 9BJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Prince St Car Park, Blaenavon. (Free)

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