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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 quarterly 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

The route takes us down into Llanbedr village, across the Grwynne Fechan, and then a fairly steep short ascent to gain the Beacons Way. We follow the moorland path onto Crug Mawr, hopefully giving fabulous views of the Llanbedr Horseshoe, and across to our finish point on Crug Hywel. We drop down through he Nant y Ffin valley and continue on lanes before re-gaining the Beacons Way to reach Crug Hywel. From there an easy descent to get back to the cars.

Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
640.1m / 2100ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Beryl Tudhope (07773 568203).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 23427 20273
Nearest postcode:
NP8 1SJ
what3words:
penned.mild.hobbyists
Start time:
9:30 am

T-junction on road going west after Llanbedr. (parking is limited, so please car-share if possible)

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 quarterly 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