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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

This short but spectacular walk in the Black Mountains starts with a climb through the cleft of the Black Darren, via the landslip area, to meet the Offa’s Dyke Path. This is followed by a 2 mile level walk along the ridge, before descending to an old drover’s road to return to the start point.

Sunday, 6 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
289.6m / 950ft
Type:
circular

* Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Lew Lewis (07881700698)

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 29776 29943
Nearest postcode:
HR2 0NG
what3words:
consoles.verbs.youth
Start time:
10:00 am

High car park below the Black Darren, Hatterrall Ridge (drive through Longtown, past the Castle and school, and at the north end of the village turn left on the mountain road, for about 3 miles, signed Brass Knoll, Turnant & Goat Company. At the fork turn left, proceeding through the farming settlement of Turnant. Cross the cattle grid and follow lane round to the right. Car park is about 1 mile further on)

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