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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

Overview

From the start point this clockwise circular route picks up parts of the Three Castles Walk, crossing fields and using some minor roads with pastoral views. We pass through Glen Trothy, Great Lyvos and Brynderi before reaching the scheduled monument of White Castle. The route then follows Offa’s Dyke Path back to the start, crossing the impressive new footbridge which has finally replaced the damaged and blocked old one.

Tuesday 3 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:
259.7m / 852ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Colin Watson (07799 880384)

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 36857 17237
Nearest postcode:
NP7 8RD
what3words:
zoos.hiking.spoken
Start time:
10:00 am

Layby on long bend east of Llanvethrine on the B4521, Old Ross Road (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