This walk has been cancelled

Due to adverse weather conditions this Sunday, regrettably we have had to cancel the planned St. David's day walk. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause but the health and safety of our walkers is paramount.

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Overview

Our St. David's day walk this Sunday is in the beautiful area of Forest coal pit, outside of Abergavenny visiting a 16th and 17th century church (one being labelled the most crooked building in Monmouthshire).

We are meeting up at Brynmawr cinema car park - NP23 4AJ (W3W: ///grant.rice.seat) for 9am and will be car sharing down to the start of the walk as there isn't enough room for many cars at the starting point.

There are two climbs up to 350m on this walk but they will be taken at a gentle pace.

Boots and gaiters are recommended as there is some mud in places.

Walks Category 🥾🥾🥾

Distance: 8 Miles - Duration: 5 Hrs 30 Min

Sunday, 1 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
350m / 1148ft
Type:
circular

Please note that we are meeting up at Brynmawr cinema car park - NP23 4AJ (W3W: ///grant.rice.seat) for 9am and will be car sharing down to the start of the walk as there isn't enough room for many cars at the starting point.

Our walk leader will be Thomas Jones - Phone no. 07885 980792 if you have any questions. 

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SO 18497 11924
Nearest postcode:
NP23 4AJ
what3words:
among.extra.magma
Meeting time:
9:00 am

We are meeting up at Brynmawr cinema car park - NP23 4AJ (W3W: ///grant.rice.seat) for 9am and will be car sharing down to the start of the walk as there isn't enough room for many cars at the starting point. Please use W3W: ///grant.rice.seat for the location and not W3W: ///among.extra.magma shown above

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 29900 23259
Nearest postcode:
NP7 7NT
what3words:
including.honey.plays
Start time:
9:30 am

Starting from Pontyspig

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