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Overview

A gently hilly walk in the area between Usk and Raglan. It includes the Clytha estate and folly, the Coed y Bwnydd hill fort and Bettws Newydd village. Also  a stretch on the banks of the Usk river.

Please register with walk leader Michael K. tel:07947 905511

Start walk from Clytha National Trust riverside car park. NP7 9BW

SO3610008503

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Sunday, 5 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
518.2m / 1700ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: B

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 36100 08503
Nearest postcode:
NP7 9BW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Clytha National Trust riverside car park.

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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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Mynydd Dimlaith & Rhymney Valley Ridgeway. Please register with walk leader.

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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