Capel Newydd and Cwm Afon

Pontypool Group

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Overview

A fine walk on the eastern slopes of the eastern valley which has more in common with rural Monmouthshire than that of the post-indusrial landscape on the western slopes. Capel Newydd is the site of an old chapel marked by a small cross.

Note: The mountain track on Mynydd Garnclochdy between Abersychan and Cwmavon is likely to be wet and muddy at this time of year!

Sunday, 19 January 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 198.1m / 650ft
Type:: circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Lewis Turner (07402 134836).

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 27025 04006
Nearest postcode:: NP4 8PL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking area in front of the former Victoria Village School, on the A4043 near its junction with Lower Harpers Road (Free).

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