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Pontypool Group

We are the Pontypool Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

Route starts at Caldicot Castle, through Portskewett and past the long barrow and standing stones to Black Rock. We then walk along the Wales Coast path under the Prince of Wales bridge, on to Caldicot taking local paths back to Caldicot Castle. 

Sunday, 3 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
circular

Walk is on good paths.

Please message the Walk Leader, Shirley J. (07825 286766), to book places on this walk.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 48644 88421
Nearest postcode:
NP26 4HR
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Start time:
10:00 am

Caldicot Castle Car Park (free)

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