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Blaenavon - Pontypool. Linear led by Rob S. (029 2088 0305).

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Overview

Linear walk.

Meet 9.30am at Pontypool Leisure Centre, NP4 8AT.

Cathing bus to Blaenavon. Bring buss passes/fare.

Starting walk 10am-ish.

 

Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear
Website:
https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local grade: A

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SO 28584 00585
Nearest postcode:
NP4 8AP
what3words:
ships.sentences.blues
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Pontypool Leisure Centre

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 25225 08741
Nearest postcode:
NP4 9ND
what3words:
mailers.humans.belt
Start time:
10:00 am

Blaenavon

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 28582 00585
Nearest postcode:
NP4 8AP
what3words:
ships.sentences.blues
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Pontypool Leisure Centre

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