Garn Ddyrus , The Punchbowl and The Blorenge

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Overview

A circular walk setting out from Keepers Pond car park
heading over to Garn Ddyrus then following Hills Tramroad past the
Tunnels to Punch Bowl. We then climb up to the Mast Hut and on up to the
Cairn. We visit Foxhunters Grave then return to the car park at Keepers
Pond.

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 641.9m / 2106ft
Type:: circular

Beautiful views 360 degrees vista.
No stiles. Can be uneven and slippery underfoot.

Pre-booking requested. Please message the Walk Leader, Iolanda (07805 577050) to book places on this walk.

Features

Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 25486 10728
Nearest postcode:: NP4 9SR
what3words:: sheepish.cooked.coder

Start time:: 10:00 am

Keepers Pond Car Park, B4246 OS Expl: OL13 BBNP (Eastern)

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