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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

Overview

A varied and picturesque low level route commencing on lanes and then paths by the banks of the River Usk. We go through a delightful part of Govilon village to reach the canal towpath from which a short gentle climb gets us to the course of the old railway. The walk is completed across fields of Pentre and Ty Gwyn Farms and a footbridge over the A465 leading back to the canal towpath.

Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking is requested. Please message walk leader, Peter Hulme (07375 639331).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 24336 14655
Nearest postcode:
NP7 0RL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking on Church Road, Gilwern, adjacent to the Canal bridge. Take the A4077 Gilwern /Crickhowell road & turn up Church Road opposite Corn Exchange Pub

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