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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

An anti-clockwise circular walk setting out from Foxhunter car park heading North East over the Blorenge summit with spectacular views in all directions including Pen-y-Fan, Sugarloaf and Skirrid Fawr.  We descend on gentle inclines to the Devil’s Punchbowl with it's pond nestled in the folds of the East face of the Blorenge.  We return on Hill's Tramway then head up the North Western flank of the Blorenge to return to the start.  

Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.1km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
316.4m / 1038ft
Type:
circular

Free parking.

Pre-booking requested. Please message the Walk Leader Ken B. (07808 172717) to book places on this walk.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 26321 10755
Nearest postcode:
NP4 9SR
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Start time:
10:00 am

Google maps: "Fox Hunter Car Park" Please note that the "nearest postcode" is 1 mile from the car park. Follow the B4246 between Blaenafon and Govilon to the summit. Coming from Blaenafon turn right, from Govilon turn left, and follow the lane 0.6 miles to the car park at the foot of the radio masts. OS Expl: OL13 BBNP (Eastern)

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