We are the Pontypool Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Geeta C.
From the car park we go via Usk Church and onto Usk Castle. Leaving the Castle following lanes and footpaths, we will go through woodland and fields, passing a small pond, Kitty Beech Ride and down to a waterfall. From here we follow a good track which has a lovely array of snowdrops. This will lead us down to the road where we will cross to walk along the bank of the river Usk until we are able to cross the river by means of an old railway bridge, at the site of the former Usk station.
Once of the other side of the river, we will cross the main road and make our way via fields and woodlands to reach the Cefn Ila Woodland a Woodland Ttrust/ Coed Cadw site. Grassy paths through the woodland site will take us to the historic Cefn Ila maternity hospital and walled garden. Leaving Cefn Ila on a country lane, our walk will again pick up paths across fields and through woodland which we follow until we reach Llanbadoc. From here we follow a path that runs parallel to river, but at a higher level and takes us back into Usk.
On clear day we can see Sugarloaf, Skirrid and Blorange lined up together in distance, and also across to Twmbarlwm.
Paths can be muddy and slippery in some places so walking pole is advisable.
Pre-booking is required by contacting walk leader.
Free parking,
