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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.

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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
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Overview

We join the forest trail opposite the car park entrance. Leaving the road behind, we are able to enjoy some forest bathing  using quiet footpaths, tracks, trails and forestry roads. We pass a well curated bronze age burial ground said to be over 3000 years old and enjoy views of the surrounding area that become available this time of the year.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.4km / 7.1mi
Ascent:
259.7m / 852ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message the Walk Leader, Peter Fowler (07976095233) to book places on this walk. There are opportunities to cut short the walk and return to the car park along the way. No Livestock encounters expected.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 42849 93911
Nearest postcode:
NP26 3AZ
what3words:
saloons.dupe.rattled
Start time:
10:00 am

Forsters Oaks car park Wentwood (Free)

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