Lonely Shepherd and Clydach Gorge

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Overview

Start from Clydach ironworks, river and canal before climb to lonely shepherd, with coffee stop at Llanelly church. After lunch drop back down, and cross the road, before another climb up through the gorge, from there start our descent back to the start.,W3W: groomed.dwarves.processes If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

Sunday, 25 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 457.2m / 1500ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://fodramblers.org.uk/programme/listing/?id=1454

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 23010 13391
Nearest postcode:: NP7 0LF
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Clydach Ironworks car park, Station Road (NP7 0BR)

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