Tor y Foel from Llangynidr

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Overview

Starting in Llangynidr the route follows the Usk Valley Walk and the Beacons way to gain the summit of Tor y Foel. It descends to walk beside the Talybont Reservoir and then rejoin the Usk Valley Walk and the bank of the River Usk.

Saturday, 16 August 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 581.9m / 1909ft
Type:: circular

Please bring water and lunch.

Not suitable for dogs.

Booking essential - text preferred to 07845466101

Lift sharing available from Wilton Road Car Park at 8.50

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 15577 19572
Nearest postcode:: NP8 1NZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park in Llangynidr opposite public toilets on B4558

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