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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

Join us for a brilliant walk in the Black Mountains.  From the start point we ascend gently through fields to the lower path on Bryn Arw before descending into Coed y Cerrig Nature Reserve. We then climb through the woods of the nature reserve before picking up the Cambrian Way for the return to the car park.

On this walk there are excellent views of the surrounding hills.  If the weather is against us your packed lunch can be taken at the leaders house.     

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Lew L. (‭07881 700698‬).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 29217 20035
Nearest postcode:
NP7 7LH
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Start time:
10:00 am

The Fro car park Fforest Coalpit. OS Expl. OL13 (BBNP Eastern Area)

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