Skirrid - round the side and over the top

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Overview

Meet at Skirrid car park (B4521) for a walk through woods and around the back of Skirrid past the landslip. We take a gradual ascent to the summit before returning down the ridge. Fabulous views in good weather.

Coffee and lunch stops.

Saturday, 27 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 6.5km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: 350m / 1148ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.pontypool-ramblers.org.uk/walks/walks-programme.html?walkid=100385237

Car park fee £5 (card payment), free to NT members.

Pre-booking requested. Please message the Walk Leader Ros G. (07773 262068) to book places on this walk.

Features

Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 32906 16425
Nearest postcode:: NP7 8AP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

NT - Skirrid Car Park, B4521 OS Expl: OL13 BBNP (Eastern)

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