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Vale of Glamorgan Group

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Overview

This walk is a variation on an old Weatherman Walking route we led for our group 8 years ago. We start by ascending up to Table Mountain using a sunken path by a tumbling stream that we hadn't walked before our recce, then looping round over The Darren escarpment before descending to the Glan Usk Estate.

Here we follow a permissive path through the estate onto the Mon-Brecon Canal, returning on the towpath but leaving it to cut back to Crickhowell across the stone bridge over the River Usk before we reach Llangattock. If the weather is clear there are spectacular views from the top.

Contact leader for exact starting point details -- mikeholley@btinternet.com

Ignore the What3words & postcode on this site.

Sunday, 5 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

There is a long ascent at the beginning up to Table Mountain, and the path can be uneven and stony, with a stream to cross, so waterproof boots and poles are recommended. The weather at the top can be windy and cold, so normal warm waterproof clothing should be brought so we are prepared for bad weather.

There is some road walking and a few stiles.

Look forward to seeing some of you on Sunday.

Judy and Mike.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 21756 18556
Nearest postcode:
NP8 1DE
what3words:
quibble.saddens.flips
Start time:
10:00 am

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking