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Pontypool Group

We are the Pontypool 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 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

A feature of this walk are the acres of bluebells on Merbach Hill which, subject to favourable conditions, are quite stunning.  The hill also affords wonderful views of the River Wye and Valley, the Black Mountains and the village of Dorstone.  Our lunch stop will be at Arthur’s Stone, an atmospheric neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs set high in the hills high above Herefordshire’s Golden Valley.

Saturday, 11 May 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
277.1m / 909ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Lew Lewis (07881 700698)

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 31371 41845
Nearest postcode:
HR3 6AW
what3words:
typically.soggy.overlaps
Start time:
10:30 am

Dorstone Playing Fields Car Park, off B4348 on right just past the church. Look for large tree at entrance and sign “Dorstone Crown Green Bowling Club”

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