Llanthony circular via Twmpa & return. Numbers limited, please register with Walk Leader.

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Overview

Walk commences from Llanthony Priory car park with an initial steep climb to Offa’s Dyke path later descending to Capel-y- ffin. From here we remain in the valley heading north and slowly ascending until reaching Twmpa then return via Bal Mawr. Final steep descent to Priory where a pint awaits in their pub!

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

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 25.7km / 16.0mi
Ascent:: 883.9m / 2900ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: A

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 28899 27834
Nearest postcode:: NP7 7NN
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Llanthony Priory car park

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