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Lower Wye Group

We are the Lower Wye 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 quarterly 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

Starting at Foxhunter carpark explore this fascinating industrial landscape around the Blorenge (SSSI), past Keeper’s Pond towards Pwll-du and the old Lamb and Fox,  down the Dyne-Steel Incline towards the Hill Pitt’s Chimney then passing the Ironworks before returning to the 2 masts.

The second part of the Iron Mountain Trail.

Sunday, 21 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring a packed lunch

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 52869 94298
Nearest postcode:
NP16 5NZ
what3words:
saunas.ombudsman.brew
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Chepstow Leisure Centre car park. Car share places cannot be guaranteed. Post on WhatsApp if wanting or offering car share. Car share levy £4.00. Or go directly to the start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 26399 10701
Nearest postcode:
NP4 9PG
what3words:
arranger.handed.petition
Start time:
10:00 am

Foxhunter Carpark near The Blorenge. From the A465 Heads of the Valleys road near Abergavenny take the B4246 towards Blaenavon. Turn left shortly after passing Keepers Pond, taking a minor road towards the two masts. The car park is on the left.

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 quarterly 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