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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

Overview

On this walk you will enjoy panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, Begwyns and the Epynt.  We cross three commons and visit the trig point on Mynydd Fforest.  Remote but fairly easy walking in open country, i.e. very few trees despite the title!

Saturday, 8 July 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

* Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader (Lew Lewis)

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 11788 37706
Nearest postcode:
LD3 0NL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Brechfa Pool above Llyswen. (In Llyswen turn left at the Griffin Inn onto A470. After about 1.5 miles take what will be the first right. After approx. 1 mile go over cattle grid and after a short while turn left at a telephone box and park opposite a small chapel, now a private house).

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