Griffithstown To New Inn Circular Walk (Pre-Booking Req'd contact walk leader)

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Overview

Leaving the Open Hearth pub following footpaths, into woodlands and across fields to reach New Inn. We will make our way to the recently opened Pont-y-feiln Wetland. Leaving the Wetland follow footpaths to join the Afon Lwyd, following the river until we meet the Brecon and Monmouth canal. From here we follow the towpath back to the Open Hearth.

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 129.2m / 424ft
Type:: circular

We might encounter muddy areas in the fields, but most of the walk is along good footpaths.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 29347 98581
Nearest postcode:: NP4 5DR
what3words:: wiser.point.humid

Start time:: 10:00 am

Wern Rd, Pontypool NP4 5DR

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