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The Kymin from Monmouth. Register with Walk Leader.

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Overview

A climb up to the famous Kymin from Monmouth.There is an optional pub stop.

There is one long but not too steep climb.

Register with Walk Leader George S. 07722 656016 for walk details.

Option of meeting rear of Ararat Church, Whitchurch Common for possible car share.

Please check with leader the best place to park in Monmouth as it is expensive to park all day in the cattle market car park.

Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

 

Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
378m / 1240ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: C

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 16064 79797
Nearest postcode:
CF14 1QL
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Rear of Ararat church

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 50551 12470
Nearest postcode:
NP25 3EG
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Start time:
10:30 am

Toilets attached to cattle market car park

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Distance:
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The Kymin from Monmouth. Register with Walk Leader.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Friday Morning Parc Cefn Onn Walk led by Jean B.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Penarth Circular from Penarth railway station

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
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