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Clytha Castle Snowdrop walk

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Overview

A walk along the River Usk, then an ascent to Coed-y-Bwnydd hill fort. We descend to Clytha Castle and then go through the estate using fields and woods. If the weather is kind, there should be good views and the famous snowdrops should be on display. 

Sunday, 9 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
170m / 558ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/clytha-and-coed-y-bwnydd-walk

Dogs are very welcome. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04698 83118
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
what3words:
save.seeing.shampoos
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 36099 08501
Nearest postcode:
NP7 9BW
what3words:
wriggled.bachelor.skate
Start time:
10:15 am

Clytha National Trust car park (free)

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