Sugarloaf circuit from Llanvihangel Crucorney

Ross-on-Wye Group

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Overview

Circular walk from Llanvihangel Crucorney, via Forest Coal Pit, and returning along the flanks of Skirrid.

Fairly strenuous walk with 2000ft of ascent but mainly steady, if continuous, climbs.

Great views from the top of Sugar Loaf.

Saturday, 19 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 18.8km / 11.7mi
Ascent:: 609.6m / 2000ft
Type:: circular

Parking at Pandy on the road.

Pub for refreshments after the walk

Meet at Wilton Rd CP at 9am to share lifts.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 32460 20439
Nearest postcode:: NP7 8DQ
what3words:: committee.evoke.stacks

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking on the road near the pub

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