We are the Pontypool Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Larissa B.
From the Forest car park, we descend on the minor road and cross the Afon Honddu at Pont Rhys Powell. From there we ascend through fields and tracks and onto Offas Dyke, over the hill fort and on to the trig point. We then descend through fields and contour round the secluded Cwm Iau, passing the highly visible "yellow house" Ty-hwnt-bwlch, and on to Cwmyoy where we can visit the leaning church. Paths through fields, over a footbridge and up through Llanthony woods take us back to the car park.
There are a few styles, muddy places and at least one stream to cross. Steep in places with some challenging walking conditions. These will be taken at a pace that everyone can cope with. An interesting and varied walk with,hopefully, views.
At the Queens Head pub take the left immediately after the pub, with a steep ascent on a very minor road. The Forest car park is about a quarter of a mile up on the right hand side. The road is closed soon after the Queens Head on the valley road, so ignore all road closed signs.
