Shell Grotto and Folly Tower

Penarth & District Group

Penarth & District Ramblers has walks on most Saturdays and Sundays (and some weekdays) in the Vale of Glamorgan, Gower, Brecon Beacons, or Wye valley. We would love to see you so come along!

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Overview

The walk starts from the car park in Abersychan and skirts Lasgarn Wood to Pontypool Park for a coffee stop. We then continue to visit the Shell Grotto and Folly Tower. The walk then follows the Cambrian Way before returning to Lasgarn Wood and the car park.

Monday, 6 April 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 26900 03701
Nearest postcode:: NP4 7EW
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Park in public car park in Abersychan. Turn left off Broad St, A4043 into Union St, B4246 and car park is on right. W3W: comments.digs.covenants

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