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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

Overview

The route starts by crossing Ewyas Harold Common before descending to the Cistercian Dore Abbey founded in 1147. We then follow the River Dore north to Bacton on the Herefordshire Trail. Some road and a moderately steep climb over farmland will take us back to the common for the return. There are a number of stiles on this walk.

Wednesday, 16 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
189m / 620ft
Type:
circular

* Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Jan McGlashen.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 38728 28804
Nearest postcode:
HR2 0EY
what3words:
harder.decide.cyber
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park on the recreation ground. In Ewyas Harold (turn right opposite the fish and chip shop into School Road. At the end turn left and then left into Priorsfield. Beyond the church, turn right into the recreation ground).

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