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Overview

Enjoy a walk through Crynant Forest. 

There will be a steep, rough ascent/descent at the start/finish but we’ll have great views of the Black Mountain, walking mostly on forestry tracks.

The walk includes a short introduction to some lovable bloodhounds!

Click to see more photographs of a previous walk in this area.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_01_28/2023_01_28-crynant-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go to The Gradon Country Pub for refreshments.

Saturday, 6 April 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
350.5m / 1150ft
Type:
circular

Directions: 

Drive through Crynant on A4109 and take the road marked Ystradgynlais.

You will reach an area of common land.

Take the SECOND left turn (which is unmarked), along a rough track.

On the left (opposite is the rifle range) is a set of double gates leading into the Banwen Miners’ Bloodhounds Kennels. Park there.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 78622 07327
Nearest postcode:
SA10 8PR
what3words:
lions.fussed.published
Start time:
11:00 am

Crynant: Ty Cornel Kennels | Lat/long: 51.7514, -3.7597 | (You can use the Ramblers App to navigate to this walk)

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