Stepping Stones 4 - Blackwood bluebells

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Overview

Starting from the ambulance station in Blackwood we pass through the golf course and the rock pub joining the Sirhowy valley walk and return to the start.

Walks Category: 🥾

Distance: 3.5 Miles - Duration 1Hr 20Min

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Start time:: 6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 7:50 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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Please contact our Walks leader Thomas Jones on 07885 980792 if you would like any further information.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 17512 98149
Nearest postcode:: NP12 1YR
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Start time:: 6:30 pm

Starting from the ambulance station in Blackwood.

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