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

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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

Overview

An exploration of the Blorenge mountain and its industrial archaeology, including woodland, moorland, a canal and a quite lane. Wonderful views around Abergavenny,  the Brecon Beacons and the Bristol channel. 

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Bring refreshments for coffee break and a picnic lunch. 

Note that due to the altitude,  this walk will be cancelled if visibility is poor or weather unseasonably. If in doubt check with the organiser on the day. 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 28604 13298
Nearest postcode:
NP7 9LP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park and meet at the Llanfoist Crossing car park (free). W3W eyebrows. merit. brisk. There is also car parking at Abergavenny garden centre. W3W decimals.shred.helpers. please do not block the entrance. The garden centre has a nice cafe for post walk tea and cake.

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