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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

Overview

On this walk we’ll take in a cemetery, ruin & earthwork, cross over Sarn Helen Roman road, visit an old quarry, skirt around the upper walls of the common, and make our way over to the Trig pillar and remains of the Iron age hillfort at Twyn y Gaer. With luck, we’ll have a clear day to give us far reaching views over to the Beacons, Black Mountains and well into mid Wales. The walk is pretty easy under foot.

Sunday, 31 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
198.1m / 650ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Beryl Tudhope (07773 568203)

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 97717 26205
Nearest postcode:
LD3 8ER
what3words:
soldiers.twigs.songbirds
Start time:
10:00 am

Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre, Libanus (£3 parking charge – cash or card).

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