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The ridges south of Ebbw Vale led by Sue J. (07709 050800)

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Overview

From Ebbw Vale Parkway, up along the Cefn Manmoel ridge above the Sirhowy Valley, and back via Cwm and along the Silent Valley.

Please text leader (07709 050800) to Register Interest

Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 17500 07201
Nearest postcode:
NP23 8AP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Ebbw Vale Parkway car park. Postcode NP23 8AP Grid ref: SO175072. W3W///united.mining.jumped.

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Barry

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Claire's Friday Morning Parc Cefn Onn Walk (woods, hills, countryside)

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Claire's Friday Morning Parc Cefn Onn Walk (woods, hills, countryside)

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Coach Trip. Booking early essential.

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Claire's Friday Morning Parc Cefn Onn Walk (woods, hills, countryside)

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Llanthony and its Hills Contact Jim 07397276530

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Barry Waterfront

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Claire's Friday Morning Parc Cefn Onn Walk (woods, hills, countryside)

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Distance:
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Chepstow, Tidenham tunnel and the Devils Pulpit. Please register with walk leader. (Text preferred)

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