We are the Pontypool Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A circular walk heading through ancient beech woods on the North side of the Nant-y-Caws valley to the moorlands of Mydydd Llanhilleth. We walk one of the “Canyons” – old quarry workings then descend to Tirpentwys Nature Reserve. The final section of the walk is through Parc Wood and Tranch Wood to Branches Fork Nature Reserve.
Optional: For those wanting a challenge, there is in interesting 1.3mile extension to the middle of this walk which takes in a second “Canyon” including the “Blue Lagoon”. The descent into this section is down a steep rocky path, and the path along the side of the lagoon is also narrow & rocky.
Chapel Road Car Park, Chapel Road, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool Google Maps: “Chapel Road Car Park” Off the bottom of Chapel Road by The Bridgend Inn.
