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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.

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

On this walk we head out north eastwards from the Carpenter’s Arms across idyllic countryside to Walterstone Common and then on to the remote Church of St Peter at Llancillo, which is cared for by the Friends of Friendless Churches. We then return to the Carpenters Arms across fields and along lanes for optional refreshment (pub is cash only).

There are some tricky stiles to navigate on this walk.  Ground conditions are likely to be muddy!

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
259.1m / 850ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Lew Lewis (07881 700698).

PLEASE NOTE PUB IS CASH ONLY

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 34125 24973
Nearest postcode:
HR2 0DX
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donor.grain.verb
Start time:
10:00 am

Carpenters Arms car park, Walterstone. Relevant Map is OS Explorer OL13 (BBNP Eastern Area)

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