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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

We leave the visitor centre using a surfaced path and forestry road to ascend through the forest tracing the course of the Nant Carn stream. At the top we reach the ridge of Mynydd Henllys with fine views of the mouth of the river Severn and beyond. Here we join the Cambrian way to walk along the ridge to Twmbarlwm. We then descend to return to the start using well defined and waymarked footpaths.

Saturday, 30 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
160m / 525ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Peter Fowler (07976 095233).

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 22914 93588
Nearest postcode:
NP11 7FE
what3words:
held.starred.robes
Start time:
10:00 am

Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre Car Parks. Car parks in front of and below the visitor centre. Charges: £3. Cash only at machines. Credit / Debit cards at visitor centre reception desk. Please note: Car reg number required.

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